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Plays  for  Amateurs 
Frederick  H,  Koch 


January,  1920 


Number  172 


THE  UNIVERSITY  OF 

NORTH  CAROLINA 

RECORD 


EXTENSION  SERIES  No.  36 


COMMUNITY  DRAMA  SERVICE 


I.  PLAYS  FOR  AMATEURS 


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THE  UNIVERSITY  OF 

NORTH  CAROLINA 

RECORD 


JANUARY,  1920 
NUMBER   172 


PLAYS  FOR  AMATEURS 


By  FRFDERICK  HENRY  KOCH 

Professor  of  Dramatic  Literature 
and 

ELIZABETH  A.  LAY 


CHAPEL  HILL.  N.  C. 
1920 


The  Bureau  of  Extension  of  the  University 
of  North  Carohna 


The    University    of    North   Carolina    through    its    Bureau    of   Extension 
offers  to  the  people  of  the  State: 

I.    General  Inpokmation: 

Concerning    liooks,    readings,    essays,    study    outlines,    and    subjects 
nf  ^i>neral  intorost.     Literature  will  be  loaned  from  the  Library 
..    11  the  paynuiit  of  transixirtation  charges  each  way. 

H.      IssTRrcTION   BY   LKtTi:i;KS : 

IV'I'uIar  or  technical  lectures,  series  of  lectures  for  clubs  or  study 
centers,  and  aildresscs  for  commencement  or  other  special  occa- 
-i  "IS  will  bo  furnished  any  community  which  will  pay  the  travel- 
11^  expenses  of  the  lecturer. 

iil.      HOME   STtTDY   COURSK.S: 

For  teachers  in  educational  subjects  and  for  the  general  public  in 
elementary,  high  school,  and  college  branches. 

IV.     GtJiDANCE  JN  Debate  and  Declamation: 

Throu;jh    the   High    School   Debating   LTnion,    special   bulletins   and 
handbooks,  and  material  loaned  from  the  Library. 

V.    County  Economic  and  Social  Surveys: 

For  use  by  counties  in  their  effort  to  improve  their  economic  and 
social  condition. 

VI.     ^fl'.SI^IPAL  Reff.kknce  Aid.s: 

I-       use  in  studying  and  drafting  municipal  legislation  and  assist- 
ance in  municifial  government. 

VII.    Educational  Infokmation  and  Assistance: 

For   teachers,    principals,    superintendents,    school    committees    and 
boards. 

Vni.    Club  Study  Outlines: 

For   ir  of    women's    clubs    or    civic    organizations    pursuing 

i  :/.iiu:.  uo;.ci.i;.M:;(i  Countky  Home  Conveniences: 

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X.       '   <  ■,:  ■■  MA     SlJIVICK: 

0<i  direction   in   the  writing  and  production   of  commu- 

nity plays,  pageants  and  festivals. 


For  full  information,  address 


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INTRODUCTION 

The  play's  the  thing! 

The  cultivation  of  the  dramatic  instinct  is  of  vital  im- 
portance to  every  one.  For  play  is  the  universal  expression 
of  the  creative  impulse.  It  is  "the  purest  and  most  spiritual 
activity  of  mankind,"  declared  Froebel  long  ago,  and  "holds 
the  source  of  all  that  is  good." 

Yet  the  important  place  of  the  dramatic  in  the  life  of  the 
child  and  3'outh  has,  until  recent  years,  received  but  little 
attention.  Its  educational  values  have  been  but  vaguely  under- 
stood, and,  for  the  most  part,  they  have  been  completely 
neglected. 

Rightly  directed  the  dramatic  becomes  a  powerful  instru- 
ment for  developing  personality  and  for  the  upbuilding  of 
character.  "No  agency  of  culture  is  more  truly  or  purely 
humanistic,"  according  to  the  pioneer  in  modern  teaching,  Mr. 
G.  Stanley  Hall. 

THE  EDUCATIONAL  THEATRE 

The  work  of  the  Children's  Educational  Theatre,  chartered 
in  1912  by  the  Regents  of  the  University  of  the  State  of  New 
York,  has  demonstrated  the  values  of  the  extensive  a  of  the 
acted  drama  as  an  effective  means  of  training  the  emotions  of 
the  child,  of  quickening  the  imagination,  and  of  directing  the 
will  along  constructive  lines. 

Our  teaching  methods  have  been  almost  wholly  intellectual. 
We  have  failed  to  take  into  account  the  cultivation  of  the 
underlying  emotions,  and  the  right  direction  of  the  will.  As 
Professor  Ward  has  pointed  out,  such  methods  are  likely  to 
result  in  a  weakened  capacity  for  action  in  the  child. 

Of  the  work  of  the  Children's  Educational  Theatre  Ex- 
President  Eliot  of  Harvard  speaks  with  prophetic  outlook: 
"Here  is  the  tremendous  power  over  children  utilized  for  their 
good  ....  I  say  this  power,  developed  in  a  very  striking 
way,  is  one  that  ought  to  be  at  least  in  every  school  in  the 
countr}^,  and  moreover  I  believe  it  is  going  to  be." 


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THE   DRAMA   IN  THE  COMMUNITY 

In  roiuMit  years  tlu'  drainatic  lias  been  given  a  nioiv  and 
more  important  plaee  in  the  sehools,  and  in  connnnnity  life. 
There  is  tothiy  a  widesju'ead  interest  in  the  presentation  of 
plays  in  our  sehools  and  eolle<2:es,  in  the  towns  and  villages, 
and  even  in  the  remote  country  distriets.  This  revival  of  the 
■'home-talent"  performance  is  indieated  l\y  the  formation  of 
"community  players"  and  "neighborhood  players"  on  every 
side.  There  is  an  insistent  demand  on  the  part  of  these  amateur 
grtuips  for  plays  that  will  be  better  than  the  artificial  sensations 
and  the  brainless  annisement  eonniionly  offered  by  tlie  local 
moving-pieture  house  and  the  eonnnercial  stage.  There  is 
evident  on  the  part  of  the  people  a  desire  for  plays  that  vnll 
afford  wholesome  enjoyment.  There  seems  to  be  an  increasing 
demand  on  the  part  of  the  community  for  genuinely  construc- 
tive recreation  in  worthy  communal  expression.  These  are 
heartening  signs  in  this  post-war  period  of  new  social  strivings! 

To  meet  this  need  the  University  through  its  Bureau  of 
Extension  has  established  a  division  of  Coiniiniiiity  Drama  to 
a.ssist  those  interested  in  in-omoting  community  expression  by 
means  of  plays,  pageants  and  festivals.  This  division  contem- 
plates the  publication  of  various  bulletins  designed  to  be  of 
praetieal  a.ssistanee  to  workers  in  this  important  field  of  civic 
development. 

SELECTED    PLAYS   FOR   AMATEURS 

The  present  list  of  plays  is  designed  to  be  of  assistance  to 
amateurs  in  our  schools  and  colleges  and  to  any  organization 
seeking  plays  fitted  to  their  recpiirements.  It  is  not  an  exhaus- 
tive li.st  by  any  means,  but  it  is  hoped  that  the  selections  may 
be  found  praetieable  within  the  limits  of  the  classifications 
jriven. 

Some  of  the  i)lays  have  distinct  "literary"  value,  others 
are  merely  dramatic:  all  have  the  stamp  of  successful  produc- 
tion by  amateurs.  Many  are  inclndr-d  as  easy  to  produce,  in 
the  hope  that  they  may  serve  as  stepping-stones  to  the  presen- 
tation of  plays  of  distinct  excellence.  Some  of  the  simpler 
plays  recently  produced  by  various  Little  Theatre  companies 
are  included  as  expressing  something  of  the  insurgent  movement 


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in  the  theatre  today.  There  has  been  no  attempt  to  pass 
judgment  upon  the  merits  of  the  plays  beyond  suggesting  such 
characteristics  as  may  be  of  assistance  to  those  looking  for  a 
play  adapted  to  their  own  immediate  needs. 

CLASSIFICATION 

All  the  plays  listed  as  "Long  Flays"  are  for  an  entire 
evening's  performance.  The  "Short  Plays"  are  practically  all 
one-act  pieces  with  the  exception  of  a  few  two-act  plays  too 
short  to  be  presented  by  themselves. 

Three  one-act  plays,  carefully  chosen  and  combined,  will 
form  a  program  of  interesting  variety  and  freshness,  besides 
being  much  less  difficult  to  produce  than  a  single  long  play 
which  must  be  sustained  throughout  an  entire  evening.  More 
than  this  the  one-act  plays  will  afford  good  acting  parts  for  a 
larger  number  of  people,  and  will  make  possible  a  much  more 
finished  performance. 

Following  the  Short  Plays  will  be  found  a  selective  list  of 
plays  for  children — both  collections  and  single  plays. 

All  the  plays  are  classitied  alphabetically  by  titles,  and 
there  is  also  an  index  by  authors  of  the  single  plays  for  the 
convenience  of  the  reader.  There  is  a  further  classification  of 
the  plays  adapted  to  out-of-door  performance,  plays  especially 
suitable  for  girls,  plays  of  classic  costume,  and  more  difficult 
plays  especiall}^  recommended  for  experienced  plaj^ers,  which, 
it  is  hoped  will  be  found  of  further  assistance  to  the  amateur 
producer  in  search  of  a  play  fitted  to  his  particular  conditions. 

The  addresses  of  the  publishers  of  the  play-books  referred 
to  in  the  list  are  given  at  the  end.  The  copies  to  be  used  in 
the  production  of  the  play  should  be  ordered  from  the  pub- 
lishers. 

PLAY-BOOKS  LOANED 

The  Bureau  of  Extension  will  be  glad  to  send  for  examina- 
tion copies  of  any  of  the  plays  listed  to  any  citizen  of  the 
state.  The  play-books  must  be  returned  within  two  weeks  from 
the  date  on  which  they  are  received.  There  is  no  charge  for 
lending  these  plan's  other  than  tliat  of  postage  both  ways.  The 
Division  of  Community  Drama  will  be  glad  to  give  advice  con- 
■cerning  the  selection  of  plays.     Such  requests  will   receive  the 


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personal  attention  of  Miss  Eli/abelh  A.  Lay.  They  should 
convey  some  idea  of  the  kind  of  production  desired,  and  the 
nnniber  and  skill  of  the  players  available. 

ROYALTIES 

It  will  be  observed  that  royalty  eharj^es  are  required  for 
the  performance  of  some  of  the  plays.  A  paragraph  from  the 
copyrijrht  law  of  the  United  States  is  here  quoted  in  order  to 
make  this  matter  entirely  clear: 

Sec.  4yGl). — Any  ))orsoii  publii?ly  performing  or  representing  any  dra- 
matic or  musical  C(.inii)osilion  for  which  copyright  has  been  obtained, 
without  the  consent  of  the  proprietor  of  said  dramatic  or  musical  composi- 
tion, or  his  heirs  and  assigns,  shall  be  liable  for  damages  therefor,  such 
damages  in  all  cases  to  be  assessed  at  such  sum,  not  leas  than  one  Imndred 
dollars  for  the  first  and  fifty  dollars  for  every  subsequent  performance,  as 
to  the  court  shall  appear  to  be  just.  If  the  unlawful  performance  and 
representation  be  wilful  and  for  profit,  such  persons  shall  be  guilty  of  a 
misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  be  imprisoned  for  a  period  not  exceeding 
one  year. 

Amatenr  players  should  realize  that  they  are  bound  both 
etiiically  and  legally  to  secure  permission  for  whatever  copy- 
right play  they  may  decide  to  perform  and  to  pay  royalty 
when  required.  The  anthor  may  bo  addressed  in  care  of  the 
publisher  whenever  his  address  is  not  given. 

THE  CAROLINA  FOLK  PLAYS 

A  number  of  rotpicsts  have  come  for  copies  of  the  original 
folk  plays  of  Carolina  life  written  in  the  University  course  in 
Dramatic  Composition,  p]nglish  31,  and  produced  by  the  Caro- 
lina Playmakers  in  the  "Play-House"  constructed  as  a  model 
community  stage  in  the  auditorium  of  the  public  school  at 
Chapel  Hill. 

To  meet  this  demand  the  first  series  of  these  native  folk 
plays  will  be  published  presently  in  ])ook  form,  illustrated  with 
photographs  made  of  the  original  j)ro(luc1ion  of  llic  plays  in 
Chapel  Hill.— F.  II.  K. 

For  further  information  address 

The  Bukeat/  of  P]xtension, 

Chapel  Hill,  N.  C. 


LONG  PLAYS 

FOR  A  FULL  EVENING'S  PERFORMANCE 

Plays  marked  with  an  asterisk  are  especially  adapted  to  high  school 
production. 

The  costuming  is  modern  except  when  otherwise  indicated. 

THE  ADMIRABLE  CRICHTON— J.  M.  Barrie.  A  delightful  comedy  of 
English  society  life,  written  with  Barrie 's  best  humor  and  charm. 
Kequires  one  very  good  actcr.  4  acts.  7  men,  5  women,  servants. 
Settings:  1  interior,  2  exteriors.  Scribtier.  $1.00.  Permission  from 
Charles  Frohman,  Inc.,  Empire  Theatre,  New  York  City. 

*THE  ADVENTURE  OF  LADY  URSULA— Anthony  Hope.  A  clever 
and  popular  play,  a  romantic  comedy,  full  of  action  and  not  difficult. 
4  acts.  12  men,  3  women.  Costumes  of  18th  century.  3  interior 
settings.    French.    50e.    Eoyalty. 

ALABAMA — Augustus  Thomas.  Melodramatic  comedy  of  Southern  life, 
dilFicuit  in  technique.  4  acts.  8  men,  4  women.  Settings  elaborate: 
1  interior,  3  exteriors.  Dramatic  Publishing  Co.  50c.  Eoyalty  $25.00 
payable  to  American  Play  Co. 

ALEXANDER  AND  CAMPASPE— John  Lyly.  A  poetic  Elizabethan 
romantic  comedy  of  Greek  theme,  pretty  and  effective  for  a  cast  of 
girls  especially.  Suited  to  out-door  performance.  5  acts.  25  men, 
3  women,  citizens,  etc.  Greek  costumes.  Settings:  scenes  in  Athens. 
Scribner.      (Mermaid  Series.)      $1.00. 

*  ALICE  IN  WONDERLAND—Lewis  Carroll  (dramatized  by  Mrs.  Bur- 
ton Harrison) .  An  excellent  adaptation  of  the  story,  easy  for  school 
children  or  groAvn-ups  and  especially  recommended.  3  acts.  20  to  30 
characters,  or  more  if  desired.  Costumes  after  the  illustrations  of 
tlie  book.    Setting:  a  wood.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

ALICE-SIT-BY-THE-FIRE— J.  M.  Barrie.  A  delightful  humorous 
comedy,  best  suited  to  older  ]>layers.  Eequires  delicacy  in  the  char- 
acterizations. 3  acts.  4  men,  5  women.  Settings:  2  interiors,  easy. 
Scribner.  $1.00.  Permission  from  Charles  Froluuan,  Inc.,  Empire 
Theatre,  New  York  City. 

ALKESTIS— Euripides  (translated  by  A.  S.  Way,  arranged  for  school 
performance  by  Elsie  Fogerty).  A  valuable  adaption  of  the  Greek 
tragedy,  especially  suited  to  girls.  Full  directions,  music  and  dancing. 
Eecommended.  10  characters  and  chorus.  Greek  costumes.  One 
setting,  not  difficult.     Baker.     25c. 


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*  ALL-OF-A-SUDDEN     PEGGY— Krnest     JVnny.       A     uny     ;ui.l     poimlar 

Knt;lish  fan-e,  not  very  tliftuult.  Requires  lively  acting  and  a  skillful 
jiftrt'ss  in  the  role  of  Peggy.  3  acts.  6  men,  5  women.  Settings: 
'2   interiors.    French.    50c.    Eoyalty. 

*  THE   AMAZONS — .\rthur   W.    Pinero.      Farcical   romance,   very   amusing 

and  nut  dilVu-uit.  3  acts.  7  men,  ;■>  women.  Settings  imi)ortant :  1 
wood  scene,  1  interior,  a  g\-mnasium  with  apparatus.  Baker.  50c. 
Royalty  $10.00. 

ANTIGONE — Sophocles  (translated  by  A.  S.  Way,  arranged  for  school 
performance  by  Elsio  Fogerty).  p]si)ecially  adapted  to  production  by 
girls,  with  full  directions  for  costumes,  music,  and  dancing.  11 
characters  and  chorus.  Greek  costumes.  One  setting,  not  difficult. 
Baker.     25c. 

ARIZONA — Augustus  Thomas.  Strong,  melodramatic  play  of  ranch  life. 
Not  suitable  for  the  liigh  school.  4  acts.  11  men,  5  women.  Cos- 
tumes, modern  and  military.  Settings:  2  interiors,  1  exterior,  rather 
difli<  uit.     Dramatic,  Publishing  Co.     50c.     Royalty. 

ARMS  AND  THE  MAN— Bernard  Shaw.  Brilliant  comedy,  requiring 
gnod  acting.  3  acts.  4  men,  3  women.  Settings:  a  bedroom,  a 
garden,  and  a  library;  all  elaborate.     Brentano's.     75c. 

THE  ARRAIGNMENT  OF  PARIS— George  Peele.  Tlie  introduction  of 
music  and  dancing  in  this  play  of  mythical  story,  makes  a  beautiful 
production  for  school  or  community  use,  especially  out-of-doors.  May  be 
adapted  and  simjdified.  5  acts.  17  men,  22  women,  shepherds,  etc.  Cos- 
tumes easily  arranged.  Scenes  all  exteriors.  Dutton.  (Temple  Drama- 
tists.)    65c. 

♦THE  ARRIVAL  OF  KITTY— Norman  Lee  Swartout.  A  very  funny 
and  easy  comedy  of  no  special  literary  value  l)ut  popular  and  amusing. 
3  acts.   5  men,  4  women.    Baker.    50c.    Royalty  $10.00. 

THE  ARROW-MAKER— NLary  Austin.  An  Indian  play  of  high  quality,. 
dramatic.  IJather  diflicult.  3  acts.  7  men,  !>  women.  3  exterior 
wttingH,  in  rocky  forests.  Houghton  Mifflin.  $1.00.  Permission  from 
pultliHher. 

THE  ART  OF  BEING  BORED— Iviouard  I'aiUeron  (translated  by  Bar- 
rett H.  Clark).  A  delightful  French  comedy  of  manners,  not  very 
diflicult,  witty  and  effective.  3  acts.  11  men,  0  women.  Settings: 
2  rather  elaborate  interiors.     French.     25c. 

^  AS  YOU   LIKE  IT — William  Shakespeare   (the  Ben  Greet  edition  with 
full   and    valuable   stage   directions).      E8i)ecially   suited   to   out-of-dour 
I»erformance,  highly  recommended.     5  acts.     17  men,  4  women,  attend- 
ants.    Costumes  of  Shakespeare's  time.     Doubleday,  Page.     $1.50. 
Also  in  William  Warren  acting  edition.     Baker.     25c. 


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THE  BANKRUPT — Bjornsterne  Bjornson  (translated  by  K.  F.  Sharp  in 
Tlirt'o  Dramas).  A  serious  comedy  of  a  family  which  has  forfeited 
the  higher  values  of  life,  regenerated  through  a  business  failure. 
Strongly  dramatic  and  interesting,  but  requiring  advanced  acting. 
4  acts.  15  men,  3  women.  Settings:  2  easy  interior  scenes  and  a 
garden.     Everyman 's  Library.     Dutton.     90c. 

BEAU  BRUMMEL — Clyde  Fitch.  Comedy  with  serious  ending.  Leading 
man's  part  difticult.  4  acts.  iO  men,  7  women,  bailiffs.  18th  century 
costumes.  Settings:  elaborate  interior,  an  attic,  an  exterior.  French. 
50c.     Eoyalty. 

=<  THE  BIRDS'  CHRISTMAS  CAROL— Kate  Douglas  Wiggin.  The  dra- 
matic version  of  this  lovely  story  is  well  suited  to  jiresentation  by 
amateurs.  3  acts.  3  men,  3  women,  8  children.  Settings:  easily 
arranged.     Houghton  Mifflin.     C5c.     Eoyalty. 

CANDIDA — Bernard  Shaw.  A  clever  and  dramatic  comedy  of  English  life. 
Effective  and  not  very  diflicult  for  actors  with  experience.  4  men,  2 
women.     Setting :    1   interior  scene   throughout.     Brentano  's.      75c. 

THE  CANTERBURY  PILGRIMS— Percy  MacKaye.  A  brilliant  and 
beautiful  play  which  in  its  artistic  and  pictorial  effects  is  worthy  the 
most  careful  production.  It  is  based  on  Chaucer's  Canterbury  Tales. 
Especially  recommended  for  outdoor  performance.  4  acts.  46  men, 
7  women.  Costumes  in  character.  Settings:  2  interiors,  2  exteriors. 
Macmillan.     $1.25.     Permission  from  author. 

CAPTAIN  BRASSBOUND'S  CONVERSION^Bernard  Shaw.  A  pic- 
turesque English  comedy  of  modern  life,  not  difficult  for  experienced 
actors.  3  acts.  12  men,  1  woman,  attendants.  Settings:  Moorish 
castle  rooms,  and  a  garden.     Brentnno's.     75. 

CAPTAIN  JINKS  OF  THE  HORSE  MARINES— Clyde  Fitch.  Delightful 
comedy  for  amateurs.  3  acts.  13  men,  13  women,  soldiers,  etc.  Cos- 
tumes from  Godey  's  Ladies  Book.  Settings :  landing  dock  of  a 
steamer  line,  a  hotel  interior.     French.     50c. 

*  CAPTAIN  LETTERBLAIR— :\Iarguerite  Merriugton.  A  popular  and 
easy  comedy,  amusing  and  dramatic.  3  acts.  9  men,  3  women.  Set- 
tings: interiors,  1  exterior.     French.     75c.     Royalty. 

CASTE — T.  W.  Eobertson  (William  Warren  acting  edition).  A  favorite 
romantic  comedy  affording  an  o])portunity  for  excellent  character  work 
and  not  very  difficult.  3  acts.  4  men,  3  women.  Settings:  2  interiors. 
Baker.     25c. 

•*  THE  CHINESE  LANTERN— Laurence  Housman.  A  delightful  and 
amusing  play  of  Cliinese  life,  rather  difficult  but  especially  suited  to 
p.  cast  of  girls.  3  acts.  12  men,  3  women.  Chinese  costumes.  Setting: 
a  Chinese  studio  interior.     Dramatic  Publishing  Co.     $1.25.     Eoyalty. 


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*THE  COMEDY  OF  ERRORS— William  Shakespeare  (the  Ben  Greet 
etUtion  witli  full  and  valnable  stage  directions).  Especially  recom- 
nientliHl.  3  acts.  II  men,  5  women,  attendants.  Costumes  of  the 
time.  One  settinjj  ni-iy  he  used  throufrhout,  a  street  scene.  Boublcday, 
Pago.     $1.50. 

Also  published  iu  5  acts.     Baker.     15c. 

COMUS — John  Milton  (arranged  for  school  performance  by  Lucy  Chater). 
A  masque  with  music  and  dancing,  giving  an  opportunity  for  an 
exceptionally  beautiful  entertainment.  3  scenes.  6  men,  .3  women, 
attendants.  Special  costumes.  1  interior,  2  exterior  settings  which  may 
bo  simplified.     Adapted  to  out-of-doors.     Baker.     25c. 

-  COUSIN  KATE— Hubert  Henry  Davies.  A  lively  comedy  of  English 
life,  easy  and  i^opular.  3  acts.  3  men,  4  women.  Settings:  2  easy 
interiors.     Baker.     50c.     Royalty  $50.00. 

*THE  CRICKET  ON  THE  HEARTH— Cliailes  Dickens  (adapted  by 
Albert  Smith).  A  beautiful  little  plaj'  with  excellent  parts,  requiring 
rather  advanced  acting.  3  acts.  6  men,  6  women.  2  Interior  settings. 
Baker.     15c. 

CYRANO  DE  BERGERAC— Edmond  Rostand  (translated  by  Gertrude 
Hall  I.  A  didicult  ti.Tgi-comedy  of  high  literary  and  dramatic  excel- 
lence, suited  to  outdoor  performance.  5  acts.  26  men,  10  women, 
soldiers,  etc.  Costumes  of  1040.  Settings:  2  interiors,  3  difficult 
exterior  scenes.     Doubleday,  Page.     $1.00. 

DAVID  GARRICK— T.  W.  Robertson.  Romantic  comedy,  not  difficult 
with  a  good  actor  for  the  title  role.  3  acts.  8  men^  3  women.  Court 
costumes.     Settings:   simple  interiors.     Dramatic  Publishing  Co.     15c. 

THE  DEVIL'S  DISCIPLE— Bernard  Shaw.  A  serious  comedy  for  ad- 
vanced amateurs.  Dialogue  and  action  excellent.  3  acts.  11  men,  3 
women.     Costumes  of  Puritan  times.     Brentano's.     75c. 

THPS  DICTATOR — Richard  Harding  Davis.  Brilliant  farce  with  exciting 
situations  of  adventure  in  South  America.  3  acts.  14  men,  3  women. 
Settin^.s:  1  interior,  1  deck  scene  on  shipboard.  French.  50c. 
Royalty. 

*THE  ELOPEMENT  OF  ELLEN— Marie  J.  Warren.  An  easy  and 
very  aninsing  comedy  of  iiKMJctni  American  life.  3  acts.  4  men,  3 
women.     Settings:   1  interior,  1  exterior  scene.     Baker.     25e. 

AN  ENEMY  OF  THE  PEOPLE— Henrik  Ibsen  (translated  by  W. 
Archer).  A  serious  play  of  distinct  dramatic  value  and  democratic 
theme.     5  acts.     1*  men,  2  women.     Settings:   3  interiors.     Baker.     25c. 

•EVERYMAN— (edited  by  Clarence  G.  Child).  The  famous  old  English 
morality  play,  not  difficult  to  produce  and  very  wortii  wliilc.    Especially 


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recommended  for  schools.  3  men,  4  women.  Costumes  in  character. 
No  special  scenery.  Houghton  Mifflin.  (Eiverside  Edition) .  32c. 
Volume  also  includes  Abraham  and  Isaac,  The  Second  Shepherd's 
Play,  The  Robin  Hood  Plays,  and  The  Saint  George  Play — all  early 
English  plays. 

EYVIND  OF  THE  HILLS— Johann  Sigurjonsson  (translated  by  Schancho, 
in  Modern  Icelandic  Plays).  A  powerful  and  beautiful  tragedy,  re- 
quiring exceptional  acting.  4  acts.  7  riien,  4  women,  1  child.  Set- 
tings: 2  interiors,  2  rather  difficult  exterior  scenes.  The  American- 
Scandinavian  Foundation,  New  York.  $1.50.  Permission  from  pub- 
lisher. 

Volume  includes  Tlie  llaraun  Farm. 

THE  FAN  (II  Ventaglio)— Carlo  Goldoni  (translated  by  K.  McKenzie). 
A  masterpiece  of  Italian  drama  which  requires  experienced  acting. 
This  comedy  is  veiy  effective  when  well  done.  Eecommended.  3 
acts.  10  men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  18th  century.  One  street 
scene  throughout.     Yale  University  Dramatic  Association.     $1.50. 

FANNY  AND  THE  SERVANT  PROBLEM— Jerome  K.  Jerome.  Capital 

English      society      farce.        Easy,      with      a      good      actress  in      the 

part   of   Fann3\      4   acts.      5   men,    18   women.      Setting:    one  interior 
scene  throughout.     French.     50c.     Royalty. 

*THE  FOREST  PRINCESS— Constance  D'Arey  Mackay  (in  The  Forest 
Princess  and  Other  Masques).  A  beautiful  play  for  out-of-door  per- 
formance with  music  and  dancing,  especially  suited  to  schools.  3 
acts.  20  characters  and  as  many  attendants  as  desired.  Mediaeval 
costumes.    Henry  Holt.     $1.35. 

Volume   includes   The   Gift   of   Time,   A   Masque   of   Conservation, 
The  Masque  of  Pomona,  A  Masque  of  Christmas,  and  The  Sun  Goddess. 

THE  FORTUNE  HUNTER— Winchell  Smith,  A  charming  romantic 
comedy  of  life  in  a  small  western  town.  Not  difficult.  4  acts.  16 
men,  3  women.     3  interiors,  1  exterior  scene.     French.     50c.    Roj^alty. 

GILES  COREY,  YEOMAN— Mary  E.  Wilkins.  A  tragedy  of  the  Salem 
witchcraft  days.  Rather  difficult  but  well  written  and  dramatic.  6 
acts.  5  men,  7  Avomen,  Salem  folk.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Settings: 
4  interiors,  1  exterior  scene,  moderately  difficult.    Harper.     50c. 

THE  GREAT  DIVIDE— William  Vaughn  Moody.  A  rather  difficult  play 
of  American  life  in  the  west.  3  acts.  10  men,  3  women,  1  boy.  2 
interior  settings  and  1  difficult  outdoor  scene.  Macmillan.  $1.25. 
Permission  from  publisher. 

*  GREEN  STOCKINGS— A.  E.  W.  Mason.  English  comedy,  excellent  for 
amateurs.  3  acts.  7  men,  5  women.  Settings:  2  easy  interiors. 
French.     50c.     Royalty. 


12  C'OMMIMTY    DhAMA    SeHVICE 

♦THE  HARLEQUINADE— Dion  C.  Calthrop  and  Granville  Barker.  A 
beautiful  littlo  "excursion"  into  the  world  of  fancy  in  a  series  of 
deliplitful  fantasies.  Elaborate  and  diflioult  but  artistically  worth 
while.  4  si-enes.  G  men,  l!  women.  Costumes  according  to  the  char- 
acter. Settings:  3  exteriors,  1  interior,  rather  difficult.  Little,  Brown. 
$1.25.  Permission  from  Paget  Dramatic  Agency.  25  West  45th  St., 
Now  York  City. 

HENRY  V — William  Shakespeare.  One  of  the  liest  historical  plays,  espe- 
cially recommended.  37  men,  4  women,  lords,  etc.  Costumes  in 
clinracter.     Settings:   sinijile  or  elaborate.     T'rench.     25c. 

♦HER  HUSBAND'S  WIFE— A.  E.  Thomas.  A  clever  American  comedy, 
esjioially  siiitetl  to  rather  advanced  amateurs.  3  acts.  3  men,  3 
women.  One  well-furnisl;ed  interior  throughout.  Doubleday,  Page, 
(Drama  League  Series).     75c.     Royalty  to  French. 

-THE  HOUSE  NEXT  DOOR— .1.  Hartley  Manners.  A  serious  comedy 
dealing  with  the  overtlir.iwing  of  the  aristocratic  English  prejudices 
against  those  of  Jewish  race.  3  acts.  8  men,  4  women.  2  interior 
settings.     Baker.     5()c.     Royalty  $10.00. 

-THE  IMPORTANCE  OF  BEING  EARNEST— Oscar  Wilde.  Brilliant 
Kiiglisli  society  farce,  es])eciall3'  recommended.  3  acts.  5  men,  4 
women.  Settings  not  difficult  but  elaborate:  2  interiors,  1  exterior. 
Baker,  and  French.     50c. 

JEANNE  D'ARC — Pmy  MacKaye.  Elaborate  and  difficult  to  produce 
but  an  excellent  play  of  high  literary  quality.  Well  worth  the  time 
and  care  necessary  to  an  adequate  performance.  5  acts.  40  men,  7 
women,  soMiers,  etc.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Settings  all  difficult:  2 
interiors,  4  exterior  scenes.  May  be  given  out-of-doors  and  simijlified. 
Macmillan.     $1.25.     Permission  from  jinthor. 

JULIUS  CAESAR — William  Shakespeare  (the  Ben  Greet  edition  with 
full  and  valuable  stage  directions.)  Difficult  but  i)ossible  for  skilled 
amateurs.  5  acts.  31  men,  2  women,  attendants.  Some  i)arts  may  be 
doubled.  Co.stumes  of  the  time.  Sotting:  one  scene  may  be  used 
throughout.     Doubleday,  I'age.     $1.50. 

Also  in  William  Winter  edition  from  Edwin   P.ooth's  Prompt-Book. 
Penn  Publishing  Co.     25c. 

JUST  TO  GET  MARRIED— Cicely  Hamilton.  Comedy  of  English  society, 
with  strong  liuman  interfjst.  The  jiart  of  the  heroine  demands  skilled 
acting.  3  acts.  5  men,  5  women.  Settings:  3  interiors,  one  the 
waiting-room  of  a  station.     French.     50c.     Koyalty. 

♦THE  LADIES  OF  CRANFORD— Mrs.  Gaskell  (dramatized  by  Mary  B. 
Horne).  Especially  recommended  for  girls.  3  acts.  I.',  wrimen.  Cos- 
tumes of  1840.     Settings:  2  easy  interiors.     Baker.     25c. 


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*  THE  LADY  OF  THE  WEEPING  WILLOW  TREE— Stuart  Walker  (in 
More  Portmanteau  Plays j.  A  beautiful  and  poetic  Japanese  fantasy. 
Not  diflieult  to  produce  with  experienced  acting,  3  acts.  2 
men,  4  women.  Costumes,  Japanese.  Settings:  exteriors,  easily  ar- 
ranged. Stewart.  $1.75.  Permission  from  author,  304  Carnegie  Hall, 
New  York  City. 

Volume   includes    The   Very    Naked    Boy,   and    Jonathan    Makes    a 
Wish. 

THE  LADY  OF  LYONS — Bulwer  Lytton.  An  historical  romance  which 
has  been  a  popular  favorite  and  is  very  effective.  5  acts.  12  men. 
5  \\'omen.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Settings:  3  exteriors,  3  interiors, 
rather  elaborate.     Baker.     25c. 

LADY  WINDERMERE'S  FAN— Oscar  Wilde.  Comedy  of  English  society, 
serious  in  tone.  Difficult.  4  acts.  7  men,  9  women.  Settings:  3 
handsomely  furnished  interiors.     Baker,  and  French.     50c. 

THE  LION  AND  THE  MOUSE— Charles  Klein.  A  popular  melodramatic 
])lay  of  modern  American  business  and  politics.  Not  too  difficult.  4 
acts.     10  men,  8  women.     Settings:  3  interiors.     French.    50c.    Eoyalty. 

LITTLE  EYOLF — Henrik  Ibsen.  A  serious  drama  for  advanced  amateurs. 
3  acts.  2  men,  3  women  and  a  child.  Settings:  2  exterior  scenes,  1 
interior.     Scribner.     $1.25. 

THE  LITTLE  MINISTER — J.  M.  Barrie.  A  charming  romantic  comedy, 
especially  recommended.  4  acts,  11  men,  4  women.  Settings:  2 
interiors,  2  exteriors.  Scribner.  $1.00.  Permission  from  Charles 
Frohman,  Inc.,  Empire  Theatre,  New  York  City. 

LONDON  ASSURANCE — Dion  Boucicault.  Lively  old-fashioned  comedy, 
especially  recommended.  5  acts.  10  men,  3  women.  Costumes  modern 
or  of  the  period.  Settings:  2  interiors,  1  exterior.  Baker,  and  Dra- 
matic Publishing  Co.     15c. 

LORDS  AND  LOVERS — Olive  Tilford  Dargan  (in  Lords  and  Lovers  and 
Other  Dramas).  Eomantic  historical  drama  in  verse  form.  Suitable 
for  advanced  amateurs.  4  acts.  18  men,  4  women,  attendants.  Cos- 
tumes of  the  13th  century.  Settings:  7  interiors,  1  exterior;  may  be 
simplified.  Scribner.  $1.50.  Permission  from  author. 
^'olume  includes  The  Shepherd,  and  The  Siege. 

*  THE  LOVE-CHASE — James  Sheridan  Knowles.  An  excellent  old  Eng- 
lish comedy.  Not  very  difficult  and  offering  opportunity  for  fine  acting. 
5  acts.  11  men,  6  women.  Costumes  of  the  time  of  Charles  II.  feet- 
tings:   rather  elaborate  interiors,  may  be  simplified.     French.     25c. 

LOVE'S  COMEDY — Henrik  Ibsen.  A  satirical  comedy  of  married  life 
contrasted  with  the  romance  of  youth.  Not  difficult  and  especially 
recommended.  3  acts.  17  men,  5  women,  others.  One  exterior  set- 
ting throughout.     Scrilmer.     $1.25. 


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LOVE'S  LABOR  LOST— William  Shakespeare.  An  acting  version  of  the 
romantic  comedy,  giving  valuable  directions.  Not  very  difficult.  5 
acts.  13  men,  7  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  simple  or 
elaborate.    French.     Ll5c. 

LYSISTRATA — Aristophanes  (arranged  by  Winifred  Ayres  Hope).  A 
diissir  play,  strikingly  modern  in  its  theme_,  Feminism.  Especially 
rei-ommended  for  a  cast  of  girls.  5  men,  4  women,  chorus.  Greek 
costumes.    Setting  easily  arranged.    French.    25c. 

THE  MAGISTRATE — Artliur  W.  Pinero.  An  English  society  farce,  re- 
quiring rather  advanced  acting.  Very  amusing  and  effective  when  well 
done.  3  acts.  12  men,  4  women.  Settings:  3  easy  interiors.  Baker. 
50c.    Royalty  $10.00. 

MAJOR  BARBARA — Bernard  Shaw.  A  Salvation  Army  drama,  rather 
iliuicult.  3  acts.  10  men,  5  women.  Settings,  1  interior,  1  exterior. 
Brcntano  's.     7oc. 

THE  MAN  FROM  HOME— Booth  Tarkington  and  Ilarry  Leon  Wilson. 
Comedy,  not  diflicult.  One  important  man's  part.  4  acts.  11  men, 
3  women,  attendants.  Settings:  1  interior  and  a  garden  or  terrace. 
Harper.    $1.25.    Royalty. 

THE  MAN  OF  THE  HOUR— George  Broadhurst.  Play  of  modern  politi- 
cal conflict.  Strong  situations  and  good  comedy.  4  acts.  13  men,  3 
women.     4  interior  settings.     French.     50c.    Royalty. 

■^THE  MAN  WITHOUT  A  COUNTRY— Elizabeth  MeFadden  and  A. 
Crimmins  (adajited  from  the  story  by  Hale).  An  excellent  play  for 
patriotic  occasions,  especially  recommended  for  schools.  Prologue,  3 
acts,  epilogue.  17  men,  1  woman.  Military  costumes  of  today  and  of 
1807,  Army  and  Navy.    3  interior  settings.   French.    25c.    Royalty. 

THE  MANOEUVRES  OF  JANE— Henry  Arthur  Jones.  A  very  laughable 
English  coinfdy,  r;itlicr  difficult,  but  effective.  4  acts.  10  men,  11 
women.     3  rather  elaborate  interior  settings.     French.     50c.     Royalty. 

MARLOWE — .Toscphine  Preston  Peabody.  A  poetic  characterization  of 
the  great  Elizabethan  dramatist,  literary  in  quality.  5  acts.  17 
men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Interiors  and  garden  settings. 
Houghton,  Mifflin.     $1.50.    Royalty  to  French. 

MARY  GOES  FIRST— Ifrnry  Arthur  Jones.  A  brilliant  comedy  of  Eng- 
lish society,  rather  difficult  jjarts.  3  acts  and  an  epilogue.  8  men,  4 
women.  Setting:  1  interior  throughout.  Doubleday,  Page.  (Drama 
League  Series.)     IHc.     Royalty  $25.00  to  French. 

MASTER  PIERRE  PATELIN— Trnnslutod  by  Kicliard  T.  Holbrook.  An 
excellent  edition  of  the  old  Fiench  farce  composed  anonymously  about 


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1464.  Very  amusing  and  easily  acted.  3  acts.  5  men,  1  woman, 
attendants.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  2  simple  interiors. 
Baker.    50c. 

MATER — Percy  MacKaye.  An  American  study  in  comedy.  Not  especially 
difficult  but  requires  mature  actors.  3  acts.  3  men,  2  women.  Setting: 
a  living-room  throughout.     Macmillan.     $1.25.    Permission  from  author. 

MEDEA — Euripides  (translated  by  Gilbert  Murray).  A  difficult  tragedy 
esiiecially  adapted  to  outdoor  jjerformance.  4  men,  2  women,  2  chil- 
dren, chorus.  Greek  costumes.  Setting  easily  arranged.  Oxford 
University  Press.     50c. 

THE  MERCHANT  GENTLEMAN— Moliere  (adapted  from  Le  Bourgeois 
Gentilhomme).  An  excellent  comedy  with  exceptional  opportunity  for 
good  character  acting  and  lively  action.  4  acts.  9  men,  5  women. 
Costumes  of  the  time.  Setting:  one  rather  showy  interior  throughout. 
French.    50c. 

THE  MERCHANT  OF  VENICE— William  Shakespeare  (Edwin  Booth's 
Pronipt-Book  with  full  stage  directions,  edited  by  William  Winter). 
6  acts.  14  men,  3  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  simple 
or  elaborate.     Penn  Publishing  Co.     25c. 

Also  in  William  Warren  acting  edition.     Baker.     25c. 

*  MERRY  WIVES  OF  WINDSOR— William  Shakespeare.   A  comedy  which 

is  esiiecially  roeoinniended  to  scliools.  5  acts.  16  men,  4  women, 
servants,  etc.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  simple  or  elaborate. 
French.    25s, 

*  MICE  AND  MEN— Madeline  L.  Ryley.     A  romantic  comedy.   Not  difficult 

and  especially  suited  to  high  school  actors.  May  be  plaj'ed  by  girls. 
4  acts.  7  men,  5  women.  18th  century  costumes.  3  interiors,  1 
exterior  setting.     French.     50c.     Royalty. 

*A  MIDSUMMER  NIGHT'S  DREAM— William  Shakespeare  (the  Ben 
Greet  edition  with  full  and  valuable  stage  directions.  The  settings  may 
be  simple  or  elaborate  and  the  play  is  especially  suited  to  out-of-doors. 
4  acts.  11  men,  10  Avomen,  fairies  and  attendants.  Costumes  of  Shake- 
speare's time.     Doubleday,  Page.    $1.50. 

Also  in  William  Warren  acting  edition.    Baker.     25c. 

MILESTONES— Arnold  Bennett  and  E.  Knoblauch.  A  serious  ]day  of 
exc-ellent  quality,  rather  difficult.  3  acts.  9  men,  6  women.  Costumes 
change  with  each  act.  Setting:  one  interior  throughout,  with  changes 
of  furniture  to  denote  three  generations.  Doran.  $1.00.  Permission 
from  publisher. 

MISS  HOBBS — Jerome  K.  Jerome.  A  lively  English  society  comedy. 
Amusing  and  easy.  4  acts.  5  men,  4  women.  Settings:  2  drawing 
rooms  and  one  yacht-cabin  interior.   French.   50c.   Royalty. 


MONSIEUR  BEAUCAIRE— I'.uutli  Tarlviuytou  (.(liamati/.od  ]>>■  Kthcl  H. 
Freeman).  An  exiolleiit  i-ntiKintio  I'omedy,  not  too  d nicult.  3  :uts.  14 
men.  7  women,  servants.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  2  elaborate 
interiors.  2  exteriors.     Baker.     ;"(U-.     $10.00  ro.vnlty. 

MONSIEUR  POIRIER'S  SON-IN-LAW— Einile  AiigliM-  and  Jules  San- 
dean  (translated  hy  liarri'tt  II.  Clark  in  Four  Plays).  A  classic  of 
Freneh  coniedy,  not  very  diflieult,  Avitlr excellent  opi)ortunity  for  char- 
acter actinp.  4  acts.  !•  men.  2  uoinen.  Setting:  an  elaborate  interior 
tliroueihout.    Knopf.    $2.00. 

Volume  includes  Olympe's  Marriage,  The  House  of  F()urcliand)ault, 
:unl  The  Posts(rii)t. 

MUCH  ADO  ABOUT  NOTHING— William  Sliakesiieare  (Edwin  Booth's 
I'rompt-Hook  with  full  stage  directions,  edited  by  William  Winter). 
3  acta.  15  men.  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  simple 
or  elaborate.    Penn  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

.\lso  in  William  Warren  acting  editi(.n.    linker.    25c. 

<^  NATHAN  HALE— Clyde  Fitch.  Excellent  serious  iilay  for  patriotic 
occasions,  not  too  diflicult  for  high  schools.  4  acts.  15  men,  4  women, 
soldiers,  etc.  Costumes  of  Revolutionary  period.  Settings:  simple 
interiors  and  exteriors.    Baker.    50c.    Eoyaltj^  $10.00. 

OUR  MUTUAL  FRIEND— Charles  Dickens  (dramatized  by  Harriette  E. 
Shattuck).  A  dramatization  of  the  old  favorite  into  a  romantic 
comedy.  4  acts.  4  men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Settings:  3 
interiors.    French.    25c. 

*  A  PAIR  OF  SIXES— Edward  Peple.  A  light  and  amusing  farce  of  Eng- 
lish society.  Easy  and  i>opular.  .3  acts.  8  men,  4  women.  2  interior 
settings.    French.    50c.    Royalty. 

•A  PAIR  OF  SPECTACLES— Sidney  Grundy.  Easy  English  comedy, 
artificial  but  amusing  and  effective.  3  acts.  8  men,  3  women.  1  simple 
interior  setting.    French.    25c.   Royalty. 

PHORM 10— Terence  (translated  by  P,arrett  H.  Clark).  An  acting 
version  of  the  famous  Latin  comedy,  moderately  diflicult.  The  ])art  of 
Pliormio  re<^|uire8  a  skilled  actor.  5  acts.  11  men,  2  women.  Greek 
coAtumcfi.  One  street  scene  throughout,  may  be  simjly  arranged. 
French.    25c. 

THE  PIGEON — .loliii  Calsworthy.  Admirable  serious  comedy  for  expe- 
rience*! amateurs.  3  acts.  8  men,  3  women,  loafers,  etc.  Setting:  1 
interior  throuKhout.   Scribner.    fiOc.    Royalty. 

PILLARS  OF  SOCIETY — Ilenrik  Ibsen.  A  serious  play,  requiring  special 
excellence  in  acting.  4  acts.  10  men,  f)  women,  townspeople,  etc.  1 
iiitcrifir  tl]ront.'']oiif .    P.nkfr.    25c. 


Community  Drama  Service  17 

THE  PINE  TREE  (MATSU) — Takeda  Izuma.  A  Japanese  tragedy  of 
higli  literary  quality,  possible  only  for  advanced  actors.  4  men,  3 
■women,  9  boys,  peasants,  etc.  Setting:  a  Japanese  school,  interior. 
Duffield.    $1.25. 

*  THE  PIPER — Josephine  Preston  Peabody.  A  poetic  dramatization  of 
the  Piod  Piper  story,  especially  suited  to  schools  but  rather  difficult. 
Requires  one  very  good  actor.  13  men,  6  women,  5  children,  many 
villagers.  Costumes  of  the  time.  A  rather  difficult  setting.  Houghton 
Mifflin.    $1.50.    Royalty  $25.00  to  French. 

POMANDER  WALK — Louis  N.  Parker.  Delightful  old-fashioned  romantic 
comedy.  3  acts.  10  men,  8  women.  18th  century  costumes.  One  rather 
difficult  street  scene  throughout.    French.    50c.    Royalty. 

*THE  POOR  LITTLE  RICH  GIRL— Eleanor  Gates.  A  fairy  play  of 
today.  The  poor  little  rich  girl,  left  to  the  care  of  nurses,  dreams 
during  an  illness,  of  a  happy  play  world  and  Avakes  to  find  her  dream 
true.    3  acts.    17  men,  7  women.    Special  costumes.    Settings:   1  interior, 

1  exterior.    Arrow   Publishing    Co.     75c.     Permission   from   publisher. 

THE  PRINCESS — Alfred  Tennyson.  Very  little  action  and  rather  difficult 
to  produce,  adapted  to  presentation  by  girls.  5  acts.  7  men,  4  women, 
attendants.  Costumes  in  character.  Settings:  easily  arranged,  may  be 
given  out-of-doors.    Baker.    25c. 

*THE  PRIVATE  SECRETARY— Charles  Hawtrey.  A  very  funny  and 
nopular  farce,  amusing  and  easy.    3  acts.    9  men,  4  Avomen.    Settings: 

2  simple  interiors.    French.    25c.    Royalty. 

THE  PROFESSORS  LOVE  STORY— J.  M.  Barrie.  A  thoroughly  de- 
lightful comedy  which  is  not  very  difficult  with  a  good  actor  in  the 
part  of  the  Professor.  3  acts.  7  men,  5  Avomen.  Settings:  2  interiors, 
1  exterior  scene.  Scribner.  $1.00.  Permission  from  Charles  Frohman, 
Inc.,  Empire  Theatre,  Noav  York  City. 

PRUNELLA — Laurence  Housman  and  Granville  Barker.  Delightful  poetic 
comedy,  especially  recommended.  Requires  good  acting.  11  men,  7 
Avomen,  gardeners,  etc.  A  garden  setting  AA'ith  house  in  tlie  background. 
May  be  giA'en  out-of-doors.    Little,  BroAA-n.    $1.00.    Royalty. 

QUALITY  STREET — J.  M.  Barrie.  A  charming  comedy  for  experienced 
amateurs.  4  acts.  7  men,  6  women.  2  interior  settings.  Scribner. 
$1.00.  Permission  from  Charles  Frohman,  Inc.,  Empire  Theatre,  New 
York  City. 

RALPH  ROISTER  DOISTER— Nicholas  Udall.  A  boisterous,  rollicking 
old  English  comedy  Avhich  may  be  cut  and  adapted  to  rather  advanced 
actors.  9  men,  4  Avonien.  Costumes  of  the  time.  No  scenery  required. 
Macmillan.    35c. 


IS  CoMMrNiTv   Dka.ma  Service 

*  THE   REVENGE   OF   SHARI-HOT-SU— C.   B.   liatc-helder.    A   Japanese 

romantif  fometly,  very  o:is\-  and  ofloctivo.  2  acts.  3  men,  4  women. 
Costumes  of  Japan  and  modern  American  travellers.  Setting:  a  very 
8imi>le  Jai)anese  interior,    leaker.    l;"c. 

RICHELIEU — Bulwer  Lytton  (William  Warren  acting  edition  from  the 
rruMipt-Iiuok  of  Edwin  Booth).  Popular  old  romantic  play,  leading 
role  difficult.  5  acts.  1(5  men,  2  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Set- 
tings: elaborate  interiors  and  exteriors.    ]^aker.    25c. 

PIP  VAN  WINKLE — Washington  Irving.  Of  the  different  dramatizations 
of  the  story  this  one  in  wliich  Joseph  Jefferson  played  is  the  best, 
although  the  most  diflicult.  Rip  is  sidendidly  drawn  and  requires  an 
experienced  actor.  The  settings  are  diflicult  but  might  be  simplified. 
4  acts.  7  men,  3  women,  demons  and  village  folk.  Costumes  of  the 
time.  Settings:  3  exteriors.  3  interiors.  Published  in  Quinn's  Repre- 
sentative American  Plays.    Genturj-.    $3.00. 

Dramatization  by  Charles  Burke  in  2  acts  iiublished  by  French.    15c. 

*  THE   RIVALS — Richard  Brinsley  Sheridan   (the  William  Warren  acting 

edition  with  full  stage  directions).  Especially  recommended.  5  acts. 
9  men.  5  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  elaborate  or  simple. 
Baker.    2.'5c. 

♦THE  ROMANCERS— Edmond  Rostand  (translated  by  Mary  Hendee). 
Delightful  romantic  comedy,  not  very  difficult  and  especially  recom- 
mended for  high  schools.  3  acts.  5  men,  1  woman,  attendants.  Cos- 
tumes: elaborate.  Setting:  A  garden  with  a  high  wall  down  the 
middle.  Adai)ted  to  out-of-doors.  Baker.  25c. 
Translated  by  Barrett  H.  Clark.     French.     25c. 

ROMEO  AND  JULIET — William  Shakespeare.  An  acting  edition  with 
valuable  directions.  5  acts.  13  men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  period. 
Bettings:  simple  or  elaborate.    French.    25c. 

♦A  ROSE  0'  PLYMOUTH  TOWN— Beulah  M.  Dix  and  Evelyn  G.  Suther- 
land, fliarniiiig  romantic  comedy.  Easy  and  especially  recf)mmended 
to  amateurs.  4  acts.  4  men,  4  women.  Puritan  costumes.  Settings:  a 
kitchen,  a  door>'ard.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    50c. 

A  RUSSIAN  HONEYMOON^Eugfene  Scribe  (adapted  by  Mrs.  Burton 
Harrison).  A  charming  comedy  of  Russian  life.  Not  difficult  to  expe- 
rienced actors.  3  acts.  4  men,  3  women.  Russian  costumes,  1850. 
Betting.H:   2  Russian  interiors.    Dramatic  I'nblisliing  Co.    25c. 

THE  SAD  SHEPHERD— Ben  Jonson.  A  ])oetic  j.astoral  of  the  Robin 
Hood  story,  cH|>ccial]y  suited  to  outdoor  jjroduction  by  schools.  3 
act«.  17  men,  6  women,  foresters,  etc.  Costumes  in  character.  Set- 
tings: forest  scenes.    Dutton.    90c. 


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SAKUNTALA — Kalidasa  (translated  by  W.  H.  Kyder).  An  Indian  drama 
of  great  power  and  beauty  especially  suited  to  out-door  production. 
7  acts.  27  characters.  Costumes  in  character.  Settings  easily  arranged. 
Everyman's  Library.    E.  P.  Dutton.    90c. 

*  SANCTUARY — Percy  MacKaye.  A  bird  masque  best  adapted  to  out-of- 
doors.  Beautiful  and  effective  plea  for  bird  protection.  4  men,  2 
Avomen,  attendants.  Costumes  of  birds.  Wood  setting.  Stokes.  $1.00. 
I'ermission  from  author. 

THE  SCARECROW— Percy  MacKaye.  "A  tragedy  of  the  ludicrous,"  of 
literary  and  dramatic  excellence.  Especially  recommended  but  difficult 
to  produce.  4  acts.  10  men,  6  women.  Colonial  costumes.  Settings: 
interior  of  a  blacksmith  shop,  a  fine  Colonial  interior.  Macmillan. 
$1.25.    Permission  from  author. 

THE  SCHOOL  FOR  SCANDAL— Richard  Brinsley  Sheridan  (the  William 
Warren  acting  edition  with  full  stage  directions).  Especially  recom- 
mended. 5  acts.  12  men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings: 
simple  or  elaborate.    Baker.    25c. 

THE  SCHOOLMISTRESS— Arthur  W.  Pinero.  An  amusing  English  so- 
ciety farce.  3  acts.  9  men,  7  women.  Settings:  3  interiors.  Baker. 
50c.    Boyalty  $10.00. 

A  SCRAP  OF  PAPER — Victorien  Sardou  (translated  by  J.  P.  Simpson, 
William  Warren  acting  edition).  An  easy  and  effective  French  roman- 
tic comedy,  adapted  to  amateurs.  3  acts.  6  men,  6  women.  Settings: 
3  interiors.    Baker,  and  Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

SECRET  SERVICE— William  Gillette.  An  exciting  romance  of  the  Civil 
War.  4  acts.  12  men,  5  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  a 
telegrajih  oflice,  a  drawing  room.    French.    50c.    Royalty. 

*SHE  STOOPS  TO  CONQUER— Oliver  Goldsmith  (the  William  Warren 
edition  with  full  stage  directions).  A  romantic  comedy,  not  too  diffi- 
cult and  especially  recommended.  5  acts.  15  men,  4  women.  18th 
century  costumes.    Settings:     3  interiors.    Baker.    25c. 

SHENANDOAH — Bronson  Howard.  A  stirring  drama  of  tlie  Civil  War.  4 
acts.  15  men,  7  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  2  interiors,  2  exterior 
settings.   French.   50c. 

THE  SHEPHERD— Olive  Tilford  Dargan  (in  Lords  and  Lovers  and  Other 

Dramas).    Dramatic  play  of  Russia  under  the  Czar,  possible  for  skilled 

actors.    Should  be  cut.    3  acts.    14  men,  5  women.    Russian  costumes. 

Setting:    a   cottage   room.     Scribner.    $1.50.    Permission   from   author. 

Volume  includes  Lords  and  Lovers  and  The  Siege. 

SHERWOOD — Alfred  Noyes.  A  poetic  drama  especially  adapted  to 
women's   colleges.    Plays   a   full   evening.     16   men,   6   women,   fairies, 


2i)  Community  Dkama  Service 

merr.v  meu,  etc.  Costumes  of  time  of  Eobin  Hood.  Settings:  Castle 
interior  ami  forest  scenes.  Suited  to  out-of-door  performance.  Stokes. 
$1.25.    IVrmission  from  imblishor  -with  suggestions  for  staging. 

THE  SHOEMAKER'S  HOLIDAY — Thomas  Dekker.  An  excellent  old 
Elizabetliau  comedy,  recently  successfully  revived  for  college  ]ieiforin- 
ance.  17  men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Elaborate  and  simple 
settings,  may  be  simplified.    Scribner.    (Mermaid  Series.)    $1.00. 

THE  SILVER  BOX — John  Galswortliy.  A  dramatic  study  of  class  justice 
re<juiring  exi)erienced  actors.  3  acts.  11  men,  5  women,  2  children,  and 
others.  Settings:  3  interiors.  Putnam.  $1.35.  Permission  from  pub- 
lisher. 

SOCIETY — T.  W.  Robertson.  Good  old-fashioned  comedy,  effective  and 
not  diflicult.  3  acts.  16  men.  5  women.  Settings:  2  interiors,  2  exte- 
riors. French,  and  Dramatic  Publisliing  Co.    15c. 

STRIFE — John  Galswortliy.  A  serious  drama  of  conflict  between  laborers 
and  employers.  Difficult.  3  acts.  22  men,  7  women,  1  boy,  others. 
Settings:  2  interiors,  1  exterior.  Putnam.  $1.35.  Permission  from 
publishers. 

♦THE   TAMING   OF   THE   SHREW— William   Shakespeare    (arranged   in 

3  acta  for  schools).  13  men,  3  women,  attendants.  Costumes  of  the 
period.    Settings:  simjile  or  elaborate.    Baker.    15c. 

Als:)  in  William  Winter  edition  from  Edwin  Booth's  Prompt-Book 
under  the  title  Katharine  and  Petruchio.  This  edition  is  especially 
recommended.   Suited  to  out-of-doors  and  an  excellent  i)lay  for  schools. 

THE  THIRD  DEGREE— Charles  Klein.  A  tensely  interesting  melodrama 
of  no  Hjiecial  literary  value  but  dramatic  and  not  difficult  for  amateurs. 

4  acts.    6  men,  2  women.    Settings:  3  interiors.    French.    50c.    Royalty. 

A  THOUSAND  YEARS  AGO— Percy  MacKaye.  A  romance  of  tlie  Orient, 
btautjful  in  pictorial  appeal  but  difficult  to  stage.  4  acts.  9  men,  2 
women,  lords,  etc.  Costumes  in  diaracter.  Settings:  1  exterior,  4 
interiors.  Doubleday,  Page.  (Drama  League  Series.)  7.5c.  Permission 
from  author. 

TOM  PINCH— Charles  Dickens  (adapted  by  J.  J.  Dilley,  from  Martin 
''  '    vit).     An    excellent    dramatization    of    the    well    known    novel, 

>    , iy   lecommended,   and    not   difficult.    3   acts.    6   men,   5   Avomen. 

Costume*  in  character.  Settings:  2  interiors,  1  exterior,  easy.  French. 
25c. 

TOMORROW — Percj'  MacKaye.  An  excellent  play  of  serious  tone  and 
high  literary  quality.  Requires  advanced  actors.  3  acts.  7  men,  5 
women,  laborers.  Settings:  3  interiors.  Stokes.  $1.25.  Permission  from 
aiiflidr. 


Community  Drama  Service  21 

THE  TRAGEDY  OF  NAN — John  jMasefieUl.  A  powerful  tragedy,  possible 
only  for  skilled  actors.  3  acts.  8  men,  5  women.  Atmosphere  must  be 
that  of  village  life  of  1810.  Setting:  1  interior  throughout.  Macmillan. 
$1.25.   Permission  from  publisher. 

Volume  includes  The  Campden  Wonder,  and  Mrs.  Harrison. 

TRELAWNEY  OF  THE  WELLS— Arthur  W.  Pinero.  Excellent  comedy 
of  English  life.  Eather  difficult.  4  acts.  14  men,  9  women.  Costumes  of 
the  early  sixties.  Settings:  3  interiors.  French,  and  Dramatic  Pub- 
lishing Co.   50c. 

THE  TROJAN  WOMEN— Euripedes  (translated  by  Gilbert  Murray).  A 
classic  tragedy,  which  is  well  worth  the  care  necessary  to  an  adequate 
production.  3  men,  5  women,  chorus.  Greek  costumes.  The  setting 
may  be  easily  arranged.   Oxford  University  Press.    50c. 

THE  TRUTH — Clyde  Fitch.  A  serious  play  for  advanced  amateurs.  4 
acts.    5  men,  4  women.    Settings:  two  interiors.    French.    50c.    Royalty. 

*  TWELFTH  NIGHT — William  Shakespeare   (William  Warren  acting  edi- 

tion with  full  stage  directions).  Especially  recommended.  5  acts.  12 
men,  3  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  simple  or  elaborate. 
Baker.    25c. 

THE  TWINS— Plautus  (translated  by  Barrett  H.  Clark).  The  Latin 
farce,  The  Menaechmi,  on  which  Shakespeare  based  his  Comedy  of 
Errors.  5  acts.  7  men,  2  women.  Greek  costumes.  One  street  scene 
throughout,  may  be  simplified.    French.    25c. 

*  TWO    GENTLEMEN    OF    VERONA — William   Shakespeare.     An   acting 

edition  of  this  excellent  comedy,  not  very  difficult  and  especially  recom- 
mended. 5  acts.  13  men,  3  women.  Costumes  of  the  Elizabethan  period. 
Settings:  simple  or  elaborate.   French.   25c. 

*  THE  VICAR  OF  WAKEFIELD— Oliver  Goldsmith  (dramatized  by  Mar- 

guerite Merrington).  Especially  recommended  to  high  schools.  5  acts. 
13  men,  7  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings:  3  simple  interiors. 
Duflaeld.    $1.25. 

WASHINGTON — Percy  MacKaye.  A  ballad  play  in  pageant  form.  Diffi- 
cult to  stage  as  a  whole  but  separate  scenes  may  be  given  by  amateurs 
without  too  much  difficulty.  Very  worth  while.  Knopf.  $1.75.  Per- 
mission from  autlior. 

WHAT  EVERY  WOMAN  KNOWS— J.  M.  Barrie.  Delightful  English 
comedy,  somewhat  difficult.  4  acts.  5  men,  3  women,  election  crowd. 
Settings:  4  interiors.  Scribner.  $1.00.  Permission  from  Charles  Froh- 
man,  Inc.,  Empire  Theatre,  New  York  Citj'. 


22  CoMMiMTV  Drama  Service 

*  WHAT  HAPPENED  TO  JONES — George  H.  Broadhurst.  A  very  laugh- 
able easy  farce,  offering  good  parts  and  much  fun  and  action.  3  acts. 
7  men.  6  women.  One  interior  setting  throughout.  French.  50c. 
Royalty. 

THE  WINTER'S  TALE — William  Shakespeare  (Granville  Barker  edition 
witli  suggestions  for  staging).  5  acts.  22  men,  8  women.  Costumes 
of  the  period.    Settings:  simple  or  elaborate.    Baker.    25c. 

THE  WITCHING  HOUR — Augustus  Thomas.  A  gripping  melodramatic 
drama  on  the  theme  of  the  power  of  mental  telepathy.  Eather  dif3ficult. 
4  acts.    11  men,  3  women.    Settings:  2  interiors.   French.    50c.   Royalty. 

THE  YELLOW  JACKET— George  C.  Hazelton  and  Benrimo.  A  delightful 
play  done  in  the  Chinese  manner.  Rather  difficult  to  act  and  stage. 
14  men,  12  women.  Costumes  of  Chinese  nobility.  Setting:  a  Chinese 
interior.     Bohbs-Morrill  Co.     $1.00.     Royalty, 

YOU  NEVER  CAN  TELL— Bernard  ShaAv.  An  excellent  comedy  for  skill- 
I'lil  amateurs.  4  acts.  6  men,  4  women.  Settings:  a  dentist's  office, 
a  terrace,  a  parlor.    Brentano's.    75c. 


SHORT  PLAYS 

*  ABRAHAM  AND  ISAAC— Samuel  A.  Eliot  (adapted  from  the  liook  of 
Brome  and  the  Chester  Cycle  of  Miracles  in  Little  Theater  Classics, 
II).  A  one-act  arrangement  of  the  old  miracle  play  which  is  very 
impressive  when  artistically  produced.  The  acting  must  be  charac- 
terized by  simplicity  and  grace.  5  men,  2  boys,  monks  and  choir. 
Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting  easily  arranged.  Little,  Brown.  $1.50. 
Volume  contains  Patelin,  The  Loathed  Lover  and  Sganarelle. 

THE  AFFECTED  YOUNG  LADIES— Moliere  (translation,  by  Barrett  H. 

Clark,  of  Les  Preeieuses  Eidicules).  A  splendid  comedy,  especially 
recommended  for  girls.  A  lively  satire  on  affectation.  3  men,  6  women, 
neighbors.  Costumes  of  the  I7tli  century.  Setting:  an  interior.  French. 
25c. 

*ALLISON'S  LAD— Beulah  M.  Dix  (in  Allison's  Lad  and  Other  Mar- 
tial Interludes).  A  serious  play  with  opportunity  for  strong  emotional 
acting  but  not  too  difficult  for  high  school  boys.  6  men.  Costumes  of 
1G48.  Setting:  a  room  in  an  inn.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Permission 
from  author. 

Volume  includes  The  Hundredth  Trick,  The  Weakest  Link,  The 
Snare  and  the  Fowler,  The  Captain  of  the  Gate,  and  The  Dark  of 
the  Dawn. 

AMERICA  PASSES  BY — Kenneth  Andrews.  Excellent  comedy  of  strong 
dramatic  interest.  Especially  recommended.  2  men,  2  women.  An 
easy  interior  setting.  Baker.  25c.  Koyalty  $5.00.  Also  included  in 
Plays  of  The  Harvard  Dramatic  Club. 

THE  ANNIVERSARY— Anton  Tchekoff  (translated  by  Julius  West,  in 
Plaj's,  Series  II).  An  excellent  farcical  comedy  with  good  parts  for 
all  the  characters.  2  men,  2  women,  and  directors  and  employees  of  the 
bank.  Setting:  a  private  office  in  a  Eussian  bank.  Scribner.  $1.35. 
Volume  includes  On  the  High  Road,  The  Proposal,  The  Wedding, 
The  Bear,  A  Tragedian  in  Spite  of  Himself,  The  Three  Sisters,  and 
The  Cherry  Orchard. 

*THE  ARROW-MAKER'S  DAUGHTER— Grace  E.  Smith  and  Gertrude 
Knevels  (adapted  from  Longfellow's  Hiawatha).  A  play  for  Camp- 
lire  girls,  not  difficult.  Effective  with  music  and  dancing.  2  acts.  13 
parts  to  be  taken  by  boys  or  girls,  as  many  other  Indians  as  desired. 
Indian  costumes.    Settings:  best  adapted  to  out-of-doors.    French.    25c. 

ASHES  OF  ROSES— Constance  D'Arcy  Mackay   (in  The  Beau  of  Bath). 
A  romantic  little  serious  play   in   verse,  introducing   Kitty   Clive,  the 
actress,  and  Horace  Walpole.     1   man,  3   women,   ]    boy.    Costumes  of 
the  period.    Setting:  an  interior.    Henry  Holt.    $1.50. 
For  volume  contents  see  The  Beau  of  Bath. 


24  ('(iMMrXITV    DkaAFA    Rl^RVICE 

*■  THE  BALLAD  OF  MARY  JANE— Jlo.uy  Hal.lwiu  (in  St.  Nicholas  Book 
of  Plays  and  Operettas,  see  Plays  for  Children).  A  very  amusing  and 
easy  little  shadow  play.    3  men,  1  woman.    Century.    $1.25. 

THE  BANK  ACCOUNT— Howard  Brock  (in  Plays  of  The  Harvard  Dra- 
matic Club).  A  play  of  serious  domestic  unhappiness  resulting  from 
a  wife's  extravagance.  Rather  diflicult.  2  men,  1  woman.  An  easy 
interior  setting.  Brentano 's.  $1.00.  Permission  from  47  Workshop, 
Harvard  College. 

Volume  includes  The  Florist  Shop,  The  Rescue,  and  America  Passes 
By. 

BARBARA — Jerome  K.  Jerome.  A  serious  comedy,  not  very  difficult  with 
a  good  actress  in  the  part  of  Barbara.  2  jnen,  2  women.  Simple 
interior  setting.    Baker.    15c. 

*■  BARDWELL  VS.  PICKWICK— Cha)«Ics  Dickons  (adai)ted  by  J.  Hol- 
lingshead).  A  very  clever  sketch,  offering  excellent  opportunities  for 
characterization.   5  men,  2  women.    Setting:  a  court  room.    Baker.    15c. 

THE  BEAR— Anton  Tchekofif  (translated  by  Julius  West  in  Plays,  Series 
II).  An  excellent  comedy  of  Russian  peasant  life,  not  difficult  and 
f^pecially  recommended.  2  men,  1  woman.  A  simple  interior  setting. 
>'ril)ner.  $1.35.  Single  play,  entitled  The  Boor,  from  French.  25c. 
Volume  includes  On  the  High  Road,  The  Proposal,  The  Wedding, 
A  Tragedian  in  Spite  of  Himself,  The  Anniversary,  The  Three  Sisters, 
and  The  Cherrj'  Orchard. 

THE  BEAU  OF  BATH— Constance  D'Arcy  Mackay  (in  The  Beau  of  Bath 
and  Other  One-Act  Plays  of  Eighteenth  Century  Life).  A  simple 
little  drama  in  verse  introducing  Beau  Nash.  2  men,  1  woman.  Cos- 
tumes of  the  period.    Setting:  an  interior.    Henry  Holt.   $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Silver  Lining,  Ashes  of  Roses,  Gretna  Green, 
Counsel  Retained,  and  tlie  Prince  of  Court  Painters. 

BEAUTY  AND  THE  JACOBIN— Booth  Tarkington.  A  spirited  serious 
<fMrirdy  of  the  Frcncli  Jte\oliition.  3  men,  2  women.  Costumes  of  the 
period.  Setting:  a  poorly  furnished  garret  room.  Harper.  $1.00. 
Royalty  $5.00  to  Red  Cross  Society  of  America. 

BEHIND  A  WATTEAU  PICTURE— Robert  E.  Roger.s.  Graceful,  j.oetic 
fantasy,  not  very  difficult  but  requiring  rather  finished  acting.  The 
jl.'iv  ofTers  an  excellent  ojiportunity  for  artistic  staging.  12  men,  2 
v.'.inen,  8i)ecial  cdstumes  acconling  to  the  characters.  Setting:  impor- 
tant, but  not  too  difficult,  a  picturesque  garden.  Baker.  75c.  Royalty 
♦  10.00. 

*  BETWEEN  THE  SOUP  AND  THE  SAVOURY— Gertrude  Jennings.  A 
\'r-.  I.-i';^'liril)le  Kngiinh  farce  dealing  with  three  servants  wlio  nre  dish- 
jii^  11)  ;i  'linner.  Not  difficult.  ?,  wrunen.  Kjihv  kitelien  interior.  French. 
25c.   Royalty  <i.5.00. 


Community  Drama  Service  25 

=:=THE  BISHOP'S  CANDLESTICKS— Norman  MeKiiuiol  (foimded  on 
Hugo's  Les  Miscraliles).  An  cxeolleut  but  rather  diflicult  drama.  3 
men,  2  women.  Costumes  of  the  17th  centurj'.  One  interior  setting, 
simple.    French.    25c.    Eoj'alty. 

A  BIT  OF  INSTRUCTION— Evelyn  G.  Sutherland  (in  Po '  White  Trasli). 
A  serious  comedy  dealing  with  the  life  of  actor  folk.    Retjuires  skillful 
acting.     2   men.     Setting:    a   plain   interior.     Duffield.     $1.50.     Royalty. 
For  contents  of  volume  see  Po '  White  Trash. 

BLIND — Seumas  O'Brien.  An  ingenious  and  interesting  little  comedy  of 
an  old  blind  beggar  wlio  outwits  a  policeman  in  finding  a  thief.  The 
three  Irishmen  are  all  excellent  parts.  Setting:  a  street  scene.  Arens. 
35c.   Permission  from  publisher. 

THE  BOGIE  MEN — Lady  Gregory  (in  New  Irish  Comedies).  A  laughable 
and  imaginative  little  comedy  of  the  boasting  of  two  sweeps.  2  men. 
Setting:  a  shed.    Putnam.    $1.50.    Permission  from  French. 

Volume   includes    The   Full   Moon,   Coats,   Damer's   Gold,   and   Mc- 
Donough  's  Wife. 

BOUND  EAST  FOR  CARDIFF— Eugene  G.  O'Neill  (in  The  Moon  of  tlie 
Caribbees).  A  tragic  study  of  common  seamen  on  a  tramp  steamer. 
Difficult.  11  man.  Setting:  the  seamen's  forecastle  on  the  Glencairn. 
Boni  and  Liveright.    $1.35.    Permission  from  author. 

Volume   contains   The   Moon   of   the   Caribbees,    The   Long   Voyage 
Home,  In  the  Zone,  He,  Where  the  Cross  Is  Made,  and  The  Pope. 

THE  BRACELET— Alfred  Sutro  (in  Five  Little  Plays).  A  clever,  rather 
sophisticated  serious  comedy,  requiring  mature  actors.  4  men,  4  women. 
Setting:  an  interior.  Brentano's.  $1.00.  Single  play  from  French. 
25c.    Royalty. 

Volume   includes   The   Man   in    the    Stalls,   A   Marriage   Has   Been 
Arranged,  The  Man  on  the  Kerb,  and  The  Open  Door. 

-!=  THE  BURGLAR — Margaret  Cameron.  A  clever  farcical  trifle,  in  which 
a  cat  is  thought  to  be  a  much-dreaded  burglar.  5  women.  Setting:  a 
simple  interior.    French.    25c. 

*  A  BUSINESS  MEETING— Arlo  Bates.  A  farcical  satire  of  unbusiness- 
like business  meetings.    10  women.    Setting:  a  parlor.    Baker.    15c. 

-THE  CAPTAIN  OF  THE  GATE— Beulah  M.  Dix  (in  Allison's  Lad  and 
Other  Martial  Interludes).  A  dramatic  incident  of  the  invasion  of 
Ireland  by  Cromwell,  rather  difficult  but  possible  for  boys  with  some 
dramatic  ability.  6  men.  Costumes  of  1he  period.  Setting:  :\  rather 
difficult  interior,  may  bo  simjilified.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Ponuission 
from  autlior. 

For  volume  contents  sec  Allison  's  Lad. 


26  CoMMiNiTY  Dhama  Skkyice 

CARROTS — Julos  Koiiar.l  (. t nuislated  )>y  Alfred  Sutro).  A  pathetic,  tense 
little  play,  centering  in  "Carrots."  a  sixteen-year-old  son  of  a  selfish 
mother.    Diftienlt.    1  man,  2  wimion,  1  boy.    French.    25c.    Eoyalty. 

♦CATHLEEN  NI  HOULIHAN— William  Butler  Yeats  (in  Vol.  II,  Plays 
fur  an  Irish  Theatre).  A  symbolic  presentation  of  the  asjiiration  of 
the  Irish  fur  freedom.  Dramatic  and  effective,  not  verj-  difficult.  2 
men,  3  women,  1  boy.  Irish  ]>easant  costumes  of  1798.  Setting:  a 
cottage  interior.  Macmillan.  $1.25.  Permission  from  French. 
Volume  includes  Tlie  Hour  Glass,  and  A  Pot  of  Broth. 

♦CHARMING  LEANDRE — Theodore  de  Banvillc  (translated  by  Barrett 
H.  Clark).  A  lovely  little  romantic  comedy,  i)oetic  in  conce])tion  and 
moderately  easy.  2  men,  1  woman.  Costumes  of  the  early  18th  century. 
Setting:  a  i>art  of  the  Luxembourg  gardens.    French.    25c. 

♦CHOCOLATE  CAKE  AND  BLACK  SAND— Samuel  :Milbank  Cuuldwell 
(in  a  vnhrme  by  that  t^tle).  Kasj^  to  produce  at  home,  in  the  school- 
room or  for  entertainments.  A  dream  play  which  appeals  to  grown-ups 
for  its  delightful  humor  and  is  especially  recommended  to  children. 
4  characters.  Costumes  easily  made  at  home.  Setting:  a  nursery. 
Putnam.    $1.50. 

Volume  included  The  Undoing  of  Giant  Hotstoff,  and  The  Invention 
of  the  Rat  Trap. 

*A  CHRISTMAS  CAROL— Charles  Dickens  (adapted  by  George  M. 
Baker;.  An  excellent  jday  for  schools,  may  be  arranged  with  music 
and  tableaux.  4  men,  .3  women.  2  children.  Costumes  in  character. 
One  simple  interior.   Baker.    15c. 

♦CHARMING  LEANDRE — Theodore  de  Banville  (translated  by  Barrett 
engaged  couple  who  have  quarrelled  and  make  up  at  a  Christmas  house 
I>arty.     2  men,  2  women.    Setting:  an  easy  interior.   French.   25c. 

A  CHRISTMAS  MIRACLE-PLAY— Samuel  A.  Eliot  (adapted  from  the 
Coventry  Cycle  of  Miracles  in  Little  Theater  Classics,  I).  A  one-act 
arrangement  of  an  old  miracle-play,  a  religious  rite  beautiful  in  its  sim- 
jdicity,  re<|niring  careful  acting.  Not  difficult  and  especially  recom- 
mended. ]'.'•  men,  1  woman.  Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting  may  be 
eaaily  arranged.    Little,  Brown.    $1.50. 

Vrijume    includes    Polyxena,    Doctor    I'austus,    Eicliardo    and    A'iola, 
and  The  Hcheniing  Lioutenant. 

*  CHRISTOPHER  COLUMBUS— Alice  .Johnstone  Walker  (in  LaFayette, 
ColumbuH,  and  The  Long  Knives).  An  interesting  ])lay  of  C'jlumbus' 
sutngglea  for  support  in  Sjiain  and  his  final  triumphant  return.  4 
jwenr^.  CharacterH:  26  or  more.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Settings  rather 
elaborate  and  difficult:  3  interiors,  2  exteriors,  one  a  scene  on  board 
uhip,    Henry  Holt.    $1..35. 

Volume  includes  La  Fayette,  and  The  Long  Knives  in  Illinois. 


Community  Drama  Service  27 

♦CICELY'S  CAVALIER— Bculah  M.  Dix.  A  clever  and  dramatic  little 
comedy  of  the  time  of  Charles  I.  Excellent  for  high  schools.  3  men, 
2  women.    Costumes  of  the  period.    Setting:   an  interior.    Baker.    15c. 

*CINDERELLINE  OR  THE  LITTLE  RED  SLIPPER— Florence  Kiper. 
A  pretty  little  poetic  allegory  applj'ing  the  fairy  story  to  modern 
problems  of  women 's  rights.  1  man,  4  women.  Setting :  an  easy 
interior.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c.    Eoyalty  $5.00. 

CINDERS — Lily  Tinsley.  Eomantic  comedy  with  serious  vein.  Suited  to 
advanced  actors.  1  man,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  interior.  French.  25c. 
Royalty. 

*THE  CLANCY  KIDS— Thacher  H.  Guild.  A  very  funny  easy  play 
suited  to  scliool  production.  2  acts.  18  women  or  girls.  Setting:  an 
exterior  setting,  representing  two  adjacent  back -yards  Avith  a  low 
fence  between.   Baker.    ]5c. 

THE  CLOD — Lewis  Beach  (in  Washington  Scjuare  Plai|s).  A  play  of 
Civil  War  times  in  which  the  interest  centers  on  a  narrow-minded 
country  woman  who  refuses  to  take  sides.  Dramatic  but  diflicult.  4 
men,  1  woman.  Costum^^s  of  the  period.  Setting:  an  interior  which 
may  be  contrived  but  is  rather  difficult.  Doubleday,  Page.  75c.  Per- 
mission from  author. 

Volume    includes    Eugenically    Speaking,    Overtones,    and    Helena 's 
Husband. 

COATS — Lady  Gregory  (in  New  Irisli  Comedies).  A  comedy  of  two  rival 
editors.  3  men.  Setting:  a  dining-room.  Putnam.  $1.50.  Permission 
from  French. 

Volume   includes   The   Bogie  Men,   The  Full  Moon,   Damer's   Gold, 
and  McDonough  's  Wife. 

^  COLOMBINE — Reginald  Arkell.  A  dainty  poetic  fantasy,  requiring 
rather  skilled  and  graceful  acting.  4  men,  1  woman.  Costumes  of 
Pierrot  type.  Setting :  an  exterior  scene.  Sidgwick  and  Jackson.  75c. 
For  American  importer  address  French. 

COME  MICHAELMAS — Keble  Howard.  A  homely  little  romantic  comedy 
of  a  young  English  farmer  Avho  finds  difficulty  in  proposing.  Rather 
difficult  dialogue.  2  men,  2  women.  Simple  interior  setting.  French. 
25c.    Royalty. 

A  COMEDIE  ROYALL— Evelyn  G.  Sutherland  (in  Po '  White  Trash).  A 
graceful  romantic  comedy  introducing  Queen  Elizabeth  and  some  of 
her  court.  Not  difficult  for  experienced  players.  4  men,  2  women. 
Costumes  of  the  period.  Setting:  a  castle  room.  Duffield.  $1.50. 
Royalty. 

For  contents  of  volume  see  Po'  White  Trash. 


2^  Co>nrT-xiTv  Drama  Service 

COUNSEL  RETAINED— Constance  D 'Arcy  Maokay  On  The  Beau  of 
ISathK  A  pretty  little  play  telling  the  story  of  Edmund  Burke's  first 
client,  a  beautiful  actress.  2  men,  1  woman.  Costumes  of  tlie  period. 
Sotting:  an  interior.    Henry  Holt.    $1.50. 

For  volume  of  contents  see  The  Beau  of  Bath. 

DAMER'S  GOLD — Lady  Gregory  (in  New  Irish  Comedies).  A  serious 
comedy  of  the  efforts  of  a  miser's  relatives  to  take  his  gold.  2  acts. 
4  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  a  kitchen  interior.  Putnam.  .$1.50.  Per- 
mission from  French. 

Volume  includes  The  Bogie  'Men,  The  Full  Moon,  Coats,  and  Mc- 
Donongli  's  Wife. 

♦THE  DARK  OF  THE  DAWN— Beulah  M.  Dix  (in  Allison's  Lad  and 
other  .Martial  Interludes).  A  strongly  dramatic  episode  of  the  Thirty 
Years'  War,  especially  recommended  to  boys  with  some  dramatic 
experience.  4  men.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Setting:  An  interior.  Henry 
Holt.    $L3^   Permission  from  author. 

For  volume  contents  sec  Allison  's  Lad. 

THE  DEACON'S  HAT— Jeannette  Marks  (in  Three  Welsh  Plays).  The 
genuine  sjiirit  of  comedy  is  in  this  little  play  of  Welsh  country  folk. 
The  characters  are  skillfully  portrayed  and  require  experienced  actors. 
3  men,  3  women.  Setting:  the  interior  of  a  shop.  Little,  Brown.  $1.00. 
Permission  from  ])ublisher. 

Volume  includes  The  Merry  ^lerry  Cuckoo,  and  Welsh  Honeymoon. 

THE  DEAR  DEPARTED— Stanley  Houghton.  An  excellent  comedy.  4 
men.  2  women.    Simjile  interior  setting.    French.    25c.    Royalty. 

Also  jiublished  in  Five  One-Act  Plays.  French.  75c.  Volume  in- 
cludes Fani*y  Free,  The  Master  of  the  House,  Phipps,  and  the  Fifth 
Commandment. 

DOCTOR  FAUSTUS— Samuel  A.  Eliot  (adai)ted  from  Marlowe's  tragedy 
in  Little  Tlieafer  Cla.ssics,  I).  An  arrangement  of  the  old  play  which 
adapts  it  to  modern  presentation  as  a  one-act  play.  Difficult  to  produce 
but  very  cflfective.  19  characters.  Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting  rather 
difficult.    Little,  Brown.    .$1.50. 

Volume  includes  Polyxena,  A  Christmas  Miracle-Play,  Richardo  and 
Viola,  and  TIk»  Scheming  Lieutenant. 

•THE  DOCTOR  IN  SPITE  OF  HIMSELF—MolicTC  (translated  by  Bar- 
rett H.  Clark).  Sidcndid  farce,  a  satire  on  doctors  in  the  17th  century 
in  France.  Ea«y  to  produce.  2  acts.  6  men,  3  women.  Costumes  of 
the  time.    Settings:   2  exteriors,  easily  arranged.    French.    25c. 

DREGS — Frances  Pemberton  Spencer  (in  Mayorga's  Representative  One- 
Act  Plays).  A  melodrama  of  excellent  quality  requiring  exiierienced 
players.  3  men,  2  women.  Little,  Jirown.  $2.50.  Permission  from 
anthor,  1801  Spruce  Street,  Philadelphia,  care  Mrs.  H.  A.  Hare. 


Community  Drama  Service  29 

THE  END  OF  THE  WAY— Evelyn  G.  Sutlierknd   (in  Po'  Wliite  Trasli). 
A  picturesque  little  romantic  comedy  of  serious  tone,  introducing  Will 
Scarlett  of  Eobin   Hood's  band.    1   man,   1   woman.    Costumes  of  the 
time.    Setting:  a  castle  hall.    Duflield.    $1.50.    Royalty. 
For  contents  of  the  volume  see  Po'  White  Trash. 

ENTR'  ACTE — Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short  Plays).  Comedy  of  the  making 
up  of  an  engaged  couple  at  a  dress  rehearsal.  Not  difficult.  1  man,  2 
women.  Fancy  dress  costumes.  Interior  setting  rather  elaborate.  Stew- 
art.   $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Ring,  The  Rose,  Luck? 
A  Woman's  a  Woman  for  A'  That,  A  Fan  and  Two  Candlesticks,  A 
Modern  Masque,  The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

THE  ETERNAL  MASCULINE— Hermann  Sudermann  (translated  by 
Archibald  Alexander  in  Morituri).  A  rather  subtle  and  difficult  comedj'. 
5  men,  3  women,  1  child.  Costumes  in  character.  Setting :  an  apart- 
ment in  a  castle.    Scribner.    $1.00. 

Volume  includes  Teja,  and  Fritzchen. 

EVERYBODY'S  HUSBAND— Gilbert  Cannan.  A  pretty  and  effective 
fantasy  of  modern  life  in  which  a  romantic  girl  finds  the  average 
husband  under  the  mask  of  the  lover.  1  man,  5  women.  Costumes  of 
several  periods.  Setting:  a  girl's  room.  Huebsch.  75c.  Permission 
from  author. 

*FAME  AND  THE  POET— Lord  Dunsany.  A  clever  satire  on  modern 
literary  fame.  Especially  recommended.  2  men,  1  woman.  Simple 
setting.   Atlantic  ]*>[onthly  Magazine,  August,  1919. 

*A  FAN  AND  TWO  CANDLESTICKS— Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short 
Plays).  Charming  and  picturesque  little  poetic  romance.  Requires 
grace  and  simplicity  in  acting.  2  men,  1  Avoman.  Colonial  costumes. 
Simple  but  artistic  interior  setting.     Stewart.     $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Rose,  The  Ring,  Luck? 
Entr'  Aete,  A  Woman's  a  Woman  for  A'  That,  A  Modern  Masque, 
The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

*THE  FAR-AWAY  PRINCESS— Hermann  Sudermann  (translated  by 
Grace  Frank  in  Roses).  An  excellent  comedy,  not  very  difficult.  7 
men,  2  women.  The  veranda  of  a  German  inn  forms  a  rather  difficult 
setting,  but  may  be  simplified.   Scribner.   $1.00. 

Volume   includes   Streaks   of   Light,    The   Last   Visit,   and   Margot. 

THE  FEAST  OF  THE  HOLY  INNOCENTS— S.  Marshall  Ilsley  (in 
Wisconsin  Plays,  Series  II).  A  character  study  of  two  maiden  ladies 
in  a  country  town,  drawn  with  gentle  humor  and  effective  with  good 
acting.     5  women.    Setting:  a  parlor.    Huebsch.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  On  the  Pier;    The  Shadow,  and  We  Live  Again. 


30  CoMMrMTv  Dkama  Service 

="  FEED  THE  BRUTE — George  Paston.  An  excellent  English  comedy. 
A  surly  luisbnnd  is  softened  by  a  good  meal.  1  man.  2  women.  Easy 
interior:  a  workman's  cottage.     French.     25c.     Royalty. 

♦  FENNEL — leronie  K.  Jerome  (from  the  French  of  Francois  Coppee). 
An  cxicllent  play,  a  comedy  with  strain  of  pathos.  3  men,  1  woman, 
I>ages,  etc.  Costumes  of  1750  in  Italy.  Simple  interior  setting.  French. 
25c. 

See  The  Violin  Maker  of  Cremona  by  Francois  Coppee. 

THE  FIFTH  COMMANDMENT— Stanley  Houghton  (in  Five  One-Act 
Plays).  A  moderately  easy  English  comedy  of  serious  tone,  giving 
an  opjiortunity  for  strong  emotional  acting.  2  men,  2  women.  Setting: 
a  sitting-room.    French.    75c.    Royalty. 

Volume  includes  The  Dear  Departed,  Fancy  Free,  The  Master  of 
the  House,  and  Phipps. 

^THE  FIRST  THANKSGIVING  DINNER— Mar jorie  B.  Cooke.  An  his- 
torii-ai  jday  for  the  sixtli  to  twelftli  grades,  easy  and  effective.  6  Jnen, 
»)  women  characters,  and  others.  Costumes  of  the  Pilgrims.  Setting: 
an  easy  interior.    Dramatic  Pulilishing  Co.    25e. 

THE  FLORIST  SHOP— Winifred  Hawkridge  (in  Plays  of  The  Harvard 
Dramatic  Club).  A  charming  romantic  comedy  of  the  match-making 
of  a  florist  bookkeeper.  .3  men,  2  women.  Setting:  a  florist  shop  with 
many  flowers.  Brentano's.  $1.00.  Permission  from  American  Play  Co. 
Volume  iucludes  The  Bank  Account,  The  Rescue,  and  America 
Passes  By. 

■'  A  FLOWER  OF  YEDDO— Victor  Mapcs.  A  cliarming  poetic  Japanese 
comedy,  especially  recommended  for  high  schools.  3  men,  1  woman. 
Jupanes'e  costumes.  Japanese  interior  setting.  French.  25c.  Small 
royalty. 

<  FOOD — William  C.  deMille.  An  admirable  comie  satire  on  the  high  cost 
of  living,  an  imaginarv  sitii;;tion  fifty  years  from  now.  Requires  quick, 
clever  acting,  l-ut  is  not  diiTicuit.  2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy 
interior.    French.    25c.     Royalty. 

THE  FOUR-FLUSHERS— <Jh-ves  Kinkcad  (in  Plays  of  The  Harvard 
Dramatic  Club,  TI).  A  clever  and  dramatic  satirical  comedy  of  society 
life.  3  men,  2  women.  Interior  setting.  Brentano's.  $1.00.  Permission 
from  N.  L.  Swartout,  Summit,  New  Jersey. 

Volume  includes  Garafclia's  Husband,  Tlie  Harbor  of  Lost  Ships, 
and  Bralcfl  and  The  Sword. 

FREE  SPEECH— William  D.  Prosser  (in  Plays  of  the  47  Workshop). 
An  up-to-date  farce  on  the  extremes  of  socialistic  anarchy.  Not  diffi- 
cult. 7  men.  Setting:  the  courtyard  of  a  jirison  in  Russia.  Brentano's. 
♦  l.OO.    Permission  from  47  Workshop,  Harvard  College. 


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Volume  includes   Three   Pills   in   a   Bottle,   "The   Good   Men   Do," 
and  Two  Crooks  and  a  Lady. 

*  FRENCH  WITHOUT  A  MASTER— Tristan  Bernard  (translatc<l  by 
Barrett  H.  Clark).  A  clever  and  amusing  farce,  moderately  easy, 
treating  the  difficulties  of  a  fake  interpreter  Avho  pretends  to  know 
French.    5  men,  2  ^vomen.    Setting:   an  office  in  a  hotel.    French.    25c. 

FRITZCHEN — Hermann  Sudermann  (translated  by  Archibald  Alexander 
in  Morituri).  A  tragedy  of  the  effect  of  the  Prussian  system  of 
militarism  on  a  German  family.  Difficult  but  very  dramatic.  5  men, 
2  women.    Setting:  an  interior.    Seribner.    $1.00. 

Volume  includes  Teja,  and  The  Eternal  Masculine. 

THE  FULL  MOON— Lady  Gregory  (in  New  Irish  Comedies).  A  delightful 
character  sketch  of  Irish  villagers  and  their  laughable  suspicions  of 
the  "moonstruck."  5  men,  3  women.  Setting:  a  shed.  Putnam.  $1.50. 
Permission  from  French. 

Volume   includes   The   Bogie   Men,   Coats,   Damer's   Gold,   and   Mc- 
Donough's  Wife. 

GALATEA   OF   THE   TOY-SHOP— Evelyn   G.   Sutherland    (in   Po '   White 
Trash).    A  luimorous  fantasy  witli  serious  underlying  thought,  requir- 
ing rather  skillful  acting.     1   man,  1   ^voman.    Setting:   a  German  toy- 
maker's  work-shop.    Duflield.    $1.50.    Royalty. 
For  contents  of  volume  see  Po'  White  Trash. 

*A  GENTLE  JURY — Arlo  Bates.  A  gooil-humored  satirical  farce  concerning 
a  jury  of  women.  1  man,  12  women.  Setting:  a  plain  interior.  Baker. 
15c. 

THE  GLITTERING  GATE— Lord  Dunsany  (in  Five  Plaj^s).  An  unusual 
drama  offering  an  excellent  opportunity  for  artistic  staging  which  is 
necessary  for  an  adequate  production.  Rather  difficult.  2  men.  Set- 
ting :  an  imaginary  scene  before  the  gate  of  Paradise.  Little,  Bro^vn. 
$1.25.    Permission  from  publisher. 

Volume   includes    The   Gods   of   the   Mountain.    The    Golden   Doom, 
King  Argimenes,  and  The  Lost  Silk  Hat. 

THE  GOAL— Henry  Artliur  Jones  (in  The  Theatre  of  Ideas).  .\  vivid 
portrayal  of  the  indomitable  character  of  a  great  engineer.  This  part 
requires  a  gifted  actor.  4  men,  2  women.  Rather  elaborate  interior 
setting.    Doran.    $1.25.    Royalty  to  French. 

Volume  includes  Her  Tongue,  and  Grace  Mary. 

*'THE  GOOD  MEN  DO"— Hubert  Osborne  (in  Plays  of  the  47  Work- 
shop). A  realistic  comedy  of  the  time  of  Shakespeare,  introducing 
members  of  his  family  and  laeighbors.  Moderately-  difficult.  3  men,  5 
women.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Interior  setting.  Brentano  's.  $1.00. 
Permission  from  47  Workshop,  Harvard  College. 


32  Community  Drama  Service 

Volume  inclutles  Three  Pills  in  a  Bottle,  Two  Crooks  and  a  Lady, 
and  Free  Speeih. 

THE  GREEN  COAT— De  Miissett  and  Augier  (translated  by  Barrett  H. 
Clark).  A  ilcligiitful  comedy  sketch  of  artists'  life.  Easy.  3  men,  1 
woman.  Costumes  of  middle  19th  century.  Interior  setting.  French. 
2oc. 

♦GRETNA  GREEN— Constance  D'Arcy  Mackay   (in  The  Beau  of  Bath). 
.\  short  play  in  verse.  ]iretty  and  effective.    1  man,  2  women.    Costumes 
of  the  18th  century.    Setting:  an  interior.    Henry  Holt.    $1.50. 
For  volume  contents  see  The  Beau  of  Bath. 

♦  GRINGOIRE,  THE  BALLAD  MONGER— De  Banville  (adapted  by 
Arthur  Sliirley).  A  charming  serious  comedy,  offering  good  emotional 
parts,  not  very  difficult.  4  men,  2  women.  Costumes  of  the  time  of 
Louis  XL  Setting:  a  well-furnished  Gotliic  room.  Dramatic  Publishing 
Co.    15c. 

GUISEPPINA — T.  L.  Marble.  A  serious  comedy  of  the  reunion  of  an 
Italian  immigrant  girl  with  her  lover.  Easy  except  for  the  dialect. 
.3  men.  2  women.  Setting:  the  jirivate  dining-room  of  an  Italian 
restaurant.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

IIATTIE — Klva  Del'ue  (in  Mayorga 's  Ile])resentative  One-Act  Plays).  A 
tragedy  of  New  York  tenement  life,  of  strong  human  interest,  requiring 
mature  acting.  3  men,  2  women.  Setting:  a  tenement  room.  Little, 
Brown.  $2.50.  Permission  from  Mrs.  Warren  Shepard  Matthews,  2226 
Sacramento  Street,  San  Francisco,  California. 

HELENA'S  HUSBAND— Philip  Moeller  (in  Five  Somewhat  Hi.storical 
I'lays;.  A  sopliisticated  satire  dealing  Avith  the  elopement  of  Helen 
with  Paris.  Possible  only  for  mature  actors.  3  men,  2  women.  Greek 
costumes.  Setting:  a  Greek  interior.  Knoyf.  $1.50.  Permission  from 
author. 

Volume  also  contains  The  Little  Supper,  Sisters  of  Susannah,  Th** 
Boadliouse  in  Arden,  and  Pokey. 

HER  TONGUE— Honr>'  Arthur  Jones  On  The  Theatre  of  Ideas).    A  lively 
comedy   centering   around   a   talkative   society   girl.     'J,   men,   2   womeu- 
8imj>le  interior  setting.   Doran.    $1.25.    Royalty  to  French. 
Volume  includes  The  Goal,  and  Grace  Mary. 

•"HCri.LY  TREE  INN— Charles  Dickens  (dramatized  by  Mrs.  Oscar  Ber- 
inger;.  An  excellent  play  for  older  children  or  grown-ups.  3  men,  4 
women.  18th  century  costumes.  Setting:  an  old  fashioned  interior. 
dr-'-orated  for  '^'hristmas.    French.    25c. 

*THE  HOUR-GLASS— William  Butler  Yeats  (in  Vol.  11,  Plays  for  an 
Iri.sh   Theatre;.    A   morality  play  of  high  literary  quality.    Especially 


Community  Drama  Service  33 

reeomiuciided.  4  men,  2  \\oiuen,  2  children.  A  simple  interior  setting. 
Macmillan.    $1.25.    Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  Cathleeu  Ni  Houlihan,  and  A  Pot  of  Broth. 

KOW  HE  LIED  TO  HER  HUSBAND— Bernard  Shaw.  The  theme  of  the 
eternal  triangle  is  given  an  unexpected  and  thoroughly  amusing  treat- 
ment. An  excellent  and  rather  easy  farce,  especially  recommended.  2 
men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Published  with  T^he  Man  of 
Destiny.    Brentano  's.    75c. 

*HOW  THE  VOTE  WAS  WON— Cicely  Hamilton  and  Christopher  St. 
John.  A  very  clever  and  entertaining  suffrage  sketch — an  easy,  good 
humored  comedy.    2  men,  8  women.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

•!  THE  HUNDREDTH  TRICK— Beulah  M.  Dix  (in  Allison's  Lad  and 
Other  ^iartial  Interludes).  A  tensely  dramatic  episode  of  the  Irish 
rebellion  in  the  time  of  Elizabeth.  The  play  has  a  tragic  ending  and 
requires  strong  emotional  acting.  Especially  recommended  to  expe- 
rienced amateurs.  4  men.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Setting:  an  interior. 
Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Permission  from  author. 
For  volume  contents  see  Allison 's  Lad. 

*  HYACINTH    HALVEY— Lady    Gregory    (in    Seven    Short    Plays).     An 

excellent  comedy  of  Irish  villagers,  amusing  and  not  difficult  when 
the  Irish  dialect  is  mastered.  4  men,  2  women.  Setting:  outside  the 
village  post  office.    Luce.    $1.75.    Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  Spreading  the  News,  The  Rising  of  the  Moon,  The 
Jackdaw,  The  Workhouse  Ward,  The  Travelling  Man,  and  The  Goal 
Gate. 

Published  separately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 

*  ICI  ON  PARLE  FRANCAIS— Thomas  J.  Williams.    A  ])opular  and  easy 

farce  of  an  Englishman  who  hopes  to  attract  boarders  among  foreign 
travellers  by  learning  "French  before  Breakfast."  3  men,  4  women. 
Easy  interior  setting.   Baker.    25c. 

IN   FAR   BOHEMIA— Evelyn   G.   Sutherland    (in   Po'   White   Trash).      A 
rather  difficult  romantic  comedy  offering  good  parts.    1  man,  2  women. 
Setting:  a  bare  room  in  a  city  lodging  house.   Duffield.   $1.50.   Royalty. 
For  contents  of  volume  see  Po '  White  Trash. 

IN  HONOR  BOUND— Sidney  Grundy.  A  rather  difficult  play,  but  dra- 
matic and  effective.  Not  suited  to  high  schools.  One  very  good  man 's 
part.  2  men,  2  women.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Baker,  and  French. 
25c. 

IN  THE  ZONE— Eugene  G.  O'Neill  (in  The  Moon  of  the  Caribbees).  A 
realistic  serious  comedy  of  the  life  of  seamen  on  an  ammunition  ship 
during  the  World  W^ar.  Difficult.  9  men.  Setting:  a  seaman's  fore- 
castle on  a  tramii  steamer.  Boni  and  Liveright.  $1.35.  Permission 
from  author. 


.14  CoMMUXiTV  Drama  Service 

Volunie  fontains  The  ]\Ioon  of  tlie  Caribbees,  Bound  East  for  Car- 
iliflf.  The  Long  Voyage  Homo,  lie,  Whcio  tlio  Cross  Is  Made,  and  The 
Rope. 

♦  INDIAN  SUMMER— MiMlliac  and  Ilalevy  (translated  l>y  Barrett  H. 
I'hirk).  An  easy  and  pretty  little  Frencli  comedy.  2  men,  2  \vomeu. 
An  easy  interior  setting.    French.    2;"('. 

^THE  IN'VENTION  OF  THE  RAT  TRAP— t^amuel  Mill)ank  Cauldwell 
un  Cliocolate  Cake  and  iihuk  Saud;.  A  delightfully  humorous  play 
rei-omniended  to  ehildren  an<l  grown-ups,  easily  produced  at  home. 
Tliis  bnrles<|ue  historical  ilraiua  is  Chinese  in  atmosphere  but  costumes, 
scenery,  etc.,  are  easily  contrived.  5  characters.  Setting:  a  palace 
room.    Putnam.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  Chocolate  Cake  and  Black  Sand,  and  the  Undoing 
of  Giant  Hotstoff. 

♦THE  JACKDAW— La<ly  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays).  A  delightful 
comedy,  not  difficult  and  especially  recommended.  4  men,  2  women. 
Setting:  a  shop  interior.    Luce.    $1.75.    Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  Sjireading  the  News,  Hyacintli  Halvey,  The  Rising 
of  tiie  Moon,  The  "Workhouse  Ward,  The  Travelling  Man,  and  The 
Goal  Gate. 

Published  separately  by  ^Maunsel,  2oc. 

JOINT  OWNERS  IN  SPAIN— Alice  Brown.  A  delightful  comedy  with 
underlying  .serious  tone,  especially  recommended  to  girls.  4  women. 
Setting:   a  simjde  interior.    Baker.    25c.    Royalty  $5.00. 

KING  RENE'S  DAUGHTER— Henrik  Hertz  (translated  by  T.  Martin). 
A  Dani.sli  jioetic  drama  wliich  is  not  verj'  difficult.  Beautiful  and 
effective  for  girls.  Plays  over  an  hour.  G  men.  2  women.  Costumes: 
mediaeval.    Setting:  a  garden  scene.    Baker,  and  French.    25c. 

♦THE  KLEPTOMANIAC— :^L^rgaret  Cameron.  Easy  farce.  7  women. 
Setting:  a  simple  interior.    Frencli.    25c. 

I.A  FAYETTE,  THE  FRIEND  OF  AMERICA— Alice  Johnstone  Walker 
(in  La  J-'a.^ette,  ('olumbus,  and  Tlie  Long  Knives).  An  interesting 
and  timely  lii.storical  jilay.  Esjiecially  recommended,  dramatic  and  not 
very  diflicult.  3  acts.  Characters:  from  17  to  .32.  Costumes  of  the 
j»eriod.    Settings:  3  interiors,  1  exterior  scene.    Henry  Holt.    $1.35. 

Volume  includes  Christopher  Columbus,  and  The  Long  Knives  in 
TlIijioiH. 

<-IHE  LAND  OF  HEART'S  DESIRE— William  Butler  Yeats.  A  beauti- 
ful little  fairy-lore  l>lay,  Irish.  Ks])eciail3'  recommended  to  scliools. 
3  men,  3  women.  Simjile  interior  setting.  Baker,  and  French.  15c. 
Ro.valty  to  French. 


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THE    LAND    OF    THE    "FREE"— Bertha   N.   Graham    (in    Spoiling    the 

Broth).    A   serious   play   of   a   strike   from   the   side   of    the   non-union 

workers.      Rather    difficult    but    an    opportunity    for    strong    acting. 

2  men,  2  women,  mob.  Setting:  a  simple  interior.   French.    .50c.  Royalty. 

For  volume  contents  see  Spoiling  the  Broth. 

THE  LAST  STRAW — Bosworth  Crocker  (in  Mayorga's  Representative 
One-Act  Plays j.  A  tragedy  of  the  life  of  a  poor  janitor  in  a  large 
apartment  house.  Requires  mnture  acting.  1  man,  1  woman,  3  chihlren. 
Setting:  a  basement  room.  Little,  Brown.  $2.50.  Permission  from 
author.  Author's  League,  New  York  City.   Single  play  from  Shay. 

='■  LEND  ME  FIVE  SHILLINGvS— ,Tohn  'M.  Morton.  A  very  funny  and 
easy  farce.  5  men,  2  women,  guests.  Setting:  an  interior.  Baker, 
French,  and  Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    15c. 

*  LIMA  BEANS — Alfred  Kreymborg  (in  Mayorga's  Representative  One- 
Act  Plays j.  A  clever  burlesque  of  extravagant  humor,  offering  ex- 
cellent opportunity  for  good  pantomime  in  the  acting,  easy  to  jiroduce 
and  especially  recommended.  2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  interior. 
Little,  Brown.  $2.50  Permission  from  author,  17  East  14th  St.,  New 
York  City. 

Single  play  from  Shay,  50c. 

=:=THE  LION  AND  THE  LADY— Marjorie  Benton  Cooke  (in  Dramatic 
Episodes).  An  easy  though  artificial  comedy  of  the  love  affair  of  :ui 
actor  and  a  young  lady  who  masquerades  as  his  new  servant.  1  man, 
1  woman.    Setting:  an  interior.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    $1.25. 

Volume  includes  A  Court  Comedy,  Manners  and  Modes,  The  Con- 
fessional, The  Child  in  the  House,  Success,  Lady  Betty's  Burglar,  A 
Dinner  With  Complications,  Reform,  and  When  Love  Is  Young. 

THE  LITTLE  SHEPHERDESS — -Andre  Rivoire  (translated  by  Barrett 
H.  Clark).  A  dainty  little  pastoral  sketch,  requiring  rather  fine  acting. 
1  man,  2  women.  ISth  century  costumes.  Simple  forest  setting,  could 
be  given  out-of-doors.    French.    25c. 

*THE  "LITTLE  WOMEN"  PLAY— Louisa  M.  Aleott  (adapted  from 
the  book  by  Elizal:)eth  L.  Gould).  An  excellent  play  for  younger 
actors — the  presentation  of  Miss  Aleott 's  well  known  characters.  2 
acts.  2  men,  6  women.  Costumes  of  the  Civil  War  ]uM-iod.  One 
simple  interior  setting.     Little,  Brown.     75e. 

THE  LOCKED  CHEST— .John  Masefield  (in  volume  with  The  Sweeps  of 
Ninety-Eight).  A  serious  play,  dramatic  and  of  high  literary  quality. 
Especially  recommended  for  older  i>layers  with  experience,  rather  diffi- 
cult. 3  men,  1  woman,  soldiers.  Costumes  of  Iceland  folk.  Setting: 
an  interior.    Maemillan.    $1.25.    Permission  from  publisher. 


36  CoMMiNiTY  Drama  Service 

♦  THE  LONG  KNIVES  IN  ILLINOIS— Alico  .lolnistonc  Walker  (in  La 
Fayette.  Coliiinbiis.  and  The  Lour-  Knives).  An  interesting  historical 
l>lay  of  the  frontiersmen  >vho,  during  tiie  llevolution,  won  the  Illinois 
country  for  the  United  States.  3  acts.  Ciiaracters:  30  or  more.  Cos- 
tumes of  tlie  period.  Settings:  3  interiors.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35. 
Volume  includes  La  Fayette,  and  Columbus. 

THE  LOST  SILK  HAT— Lord  Diinsany  (in  Five  Plays).  Clever  little 
comedy,  not  difficult  for  mature  actors.  5  men.  Simple  exterior  set- 
ting.    Little,  Brown.     .$1.2o.      Permission   from  i)ublisher. 

Volume   includes   The   Gods   of   the  Mountains,   The  Golden   Doom, 
King  Argimenes.  rnd  The  Glittering  Gate. 

MAID  OF  FRANCE— Harold  Hrigiiouse.  A  symbolic  little  play  dealing 
witli  the  comradeship  of  the  English  and  French  in  the  World  War. 
3  men,  2  women.  Difficult  exterior  scene.  Permission  from  French. 
Phillips.   35c. 

THE  MAKER  OF  DREAMS— Oliphant  Down.  A  charming  fantasy,  mod- 
erately easy.  i"^si>ec:ally  recommended.  2  men,  1  Avoman.  Costumes 
imi>ortant.  Pierrot  and  Pierrette.  Easy  interior  setting.  French.  35e. 
Royalty. 

THE  MAN  ON  THE  KERB— Alfred  Sutro  (in  Five  Little  Plays).  A 
serious  play  of  an  impoverished  family  in  tlie  slums  of  London  and 
the  struggle  to  escape  the  ])Ooriiouse.  1  7nan,  1  woman.  Poor  interior. 
Brentauo  's.    $1.00.    Single  i)lay  from  French,  25c.    Koyalty. 

Volume  includes  The  Man  in  the  Stalls,  A  Marriage  Has  Been  Ar- 
ranged, The  Open  Door,  and  The  Bracelet. 

♦MAN  PROPOSES — Sidney  Grundy.  A  very  funny  English  society  farce. 
Easy.    1  man,  2  women.    Setting:  an  easy  interior.    Frencli.    25e. 

THE  MAN  WHO  MARRIED  A  DUMB  WIFE— Anatole  France  (trans- 
lated by  I^age;.  Very  successful  modern  French  comedy  in  the  mediae- 
val manner.  Especially  recommended  to  more  advanced  amateurs.  2 
icts.  7  men,  3  women,  neigliliors,  etc.  Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting: 
an  interior,  not  very  difficult.  John  Lane.  75c.  Permission  from  pub- 
lisher. 

A  MARRIAGE  HAS  BEEN  ARRANGED— Alfred'Sutro  (in  Five  Little 
Piuy.'i;.  A  clever  little  ]>iay,  n(jt  very  difficult.  1  man,  1  woman.  Set- 
ting: a  conservatory  of  a  London  house.  Brentano 's.  $1.00.  Single 
play  from  French,    25c.   Royalty. 

Volume  includes  The  Man  in  the  Stalls,  The  Man  on  the  Kerb,  The 
Open  Door,  and  The  Bracelet. 

MARTHA'S  MOURNING— Phoebe  Hoffman  (in  Mayorga's  Representa- 
tive One-Act  Plays;.  A  comedy  affording  opportunity  for  excellent 
character  acting.  Easy  to  produce.  3  women.  Setting:  a  kitchen. 
Little,  Brown.  $2.50.  Permission  from  author,  3805  Locust  Street, 
Philadelphia. 


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THE  MEDICINE  SHOW— Stuart  Walker  (hi  Portmanteau  Plays).  Ex- 
cellent little  comedy  for  skilled  character  actors.  3  men.  Simple  set- 
ting.   Stewart.   $1.50.    Permission  from  author. 

Volume  includes  The  Trimplet,  Nevertheless,  and  The  Six  Who 
Pass  While  the  Lentils  Boil. 

THE    MERRY     MERRY    CUCKOO— Jeannette     Marks    (in     Three    Welsh 

Plays).     A   beautifully-  human  tragic  play,  requiring  naturalness  and 

restraint   in   acting.      3    men,    2    Avomen.      Setting:    a   rather    difficult 

exterior    scene.      Little,    Brown.      $1.00.      Permission    from    ])ut)lisher. 

Volume  includes  Tlie  Deacon's  Hat,  and  Welsh  Honeymoon. 

*A  MIRACLE  OF  SAINT  ANTHONY— Maurice  Maeterlinck  (in  A 
Miracle  of  Saint  Anthony  and  Other  Plays).  A  delightful  comedy  of 
high  literary  excellence.  Effective  and  not  difficult.  2  scenes.  7  men, 
4  women,  guests.    Settings:   2  easy  interiors.    Boni  and  Liveright.    75c. 

MISS  CIVILIZATION— Eichard  Harding  Davis.  Difficult  comedy.  4  men, 
1  woman.    Elaborate  setting.    French.    25c. 

*MISS  DOULTON'S  ORCHIDS— Margaret  Cameron.  A  clever  comedy, 
easy  and  amusing.  3  men,  3  women.  Setting:  an  interior.  French. 
25c. 

A  MODERN  MASQUE— Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short  Plays).  A  literary 
satirical  fantasy  introducing  authors  and  spirits.  Especially  suited  to 
literary  societies.  3  men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  character  repre- 
sented.   Setting:  a  wood  scene.    Stewart.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Ring,  The  Rose,  Luck? 
Entr '  Acte,  A  Woman  's  a  Woman  for  A '  That,  A  Fan  and  Two  Can- 
dlesticks, The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

MODESTY — Paul  Hervieu  (translated  by  Barrett  H.  Clark).  A  romantic 
comedy,  humorous  and  cleverly  satirical.  Easy.  2  men,  1  woman. 
Easy  interior  setting.    French.    25c. 

MRS.  PAT  AND  THE  LAW— Mary  Aldis  (in  Plays  for  Small  Stages). 
Excellent  comedy  Avith  underlying  seriousness.  Not  very  difficult  and 
especially  recommended  for  experienced  amateurs.  2  men,  2  Avomen, 
a  boy.    Easy  interior  setting.    Duffield.    $1.25. 

Volume  includes  The  Drama  Class  of  Tankaha,  Extreme  Unction, 
The  Letter,  and  Temperament. 

NANCE  OLDFIELD— Charles  Eeade  (arranged  from  the  story.  Art:  A 
Dramatic  Tale).  A  romantic  comedy  of  stage  life,  dramatic  and  effec- 
tive but  difficult.  Requires  a  skilled  actress  for  Xance.  3  men.  2  Avomen. 
Costumes  of  1706.    Setting:   a  handsome  interior.    Baker.    15e. 

*THE    NATIVITY    AND    ADORATION    CYCLE    OF    THE    CHESTER 

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foriiuHl  on  Cliristmas  Eve  in  tlio  Greenwich  Village  Theatre,  New  York 
Citj-).  Produced  with  simplicity  and  dignity,  this  group  of  mediaeval 
mysteries  is  effective  and  imi)ressivc    Not  difticiilt.    Arens.    35c. 

THE  NEIGHBORS— Zona  Gale  (in  Wisconsin  Plays).  Excellent  comedy 
witli  uiniorlyiuf,'  serious  tone.  Good  cliaracter  ]iarts.  2  men.  fi  ■\vomcn. 
J^etting:  a  kitclien.    Ilucbsch.    $1.25. 

X'olume  includes  In  Hospital,  and  Glory  of  the  Morning. 

NEVERTHELESS— Stuart    Walker    (in    Portmanteau    Plays).     Delightful 

whimsical    comedy,    not    difficult.     Especially   recommended.     1    girl,    1 

boy,  1  man.     Easy  setting.    Stewart.    $1.50.    Permission  from  author. 

Volume   includes   The  Trimplet,   The  ^Medicine   Show,  and   The   Six 

Who  Pass  Wliiie  the  Lentils  Boil. 

A  NIGHT  AT  AN  INN— Lord  Dunsany  (in  Plays  of  Gods  and  Men). 
Fxceliontly  written  play  of  mystery,  offering  an  opportunity  for 
powerful  acting.  Difficult.  8  men.  Interior  setting.  Luce.  $1.50. 
Permission  from  i)ublisher.     Single  pla^-  Sunwise.     oOc. 

Volume   includes   The   Tents   of   the   Arabs,    The   Laughter   of   the 
'Jids.  and  Tlie  Queen's  Enemies. 

"THE  NOBLE  LORD— Percival  Wilde  (in  Dawn).  An  easy  and  laugh- 
able comedy  in  which  a  girl  feigns  drowning  in  order  to  be  rescued 
by  a  Lord  and  he  escapes  by  pretending  to  be  his  own  valet.  2  men, 
1  woman.  Setting:  a  wood  scene.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Eoyalty  $5.00. 
Single  play  from  Baker.    30c. 

N'oiume  includes   Da\\ii,   The   Traitor,  A   House  of  Cards,   Playing 
With  Fire,  and  The  Finger  of  God. 

*THE  OBSTINATE  FAMILY— Werner  (translated  from  the  German, 
sometimes  called  Thank  Goodness  the  Table  is  Spread).  A  good  old 
farce  which  is  easy  and  effective.  3  men,  3  women.  Easy  interior 
setting.    Raker,  and  Dramatic  Pu})lishing  Co.    15c. 

OH,  THE  PRESS!— Bertha  X.  Graham  (in  Sjmiliiig  the  Broth).  A  clever 
comedy  of  the  new3i)aiter  comments  on  the  doings  of  a  husband  and 
wife  who  discuss  them  over  the  breakfast  table.  His  i)ublic  speech 
and  the  production  of  her  play  form  the  subjects  of  the  lively  dialogue. 
Easy.  1  man,  1  woman.  Setting:  a  dining-room.  French.  50c.  Royalty. 
For  vojiiiiif  cojitents  see  Spoiling  the  Broth. 

THE  OLD  LADY  SHOWS  HER  MEDALS— .1.  M.  Barrie  (in  Echoes  of 
tho  War,).  Proliably  the  best  short  play  produced  during  the  World 
War.  A  pathetic  and  tender  comedy,  not  too  difficult  for  experienced 
amateurs.  1  man.  .'5  women.  Setting:  not  difficult.  Scribner.  $1.50. 
Permission  from  Charles  Frohman,  Inc.,  Empire  Theatre,  New  York 
Citv. 


Community  Drama  Service  39 

THE  OLD  PEABODY  PEW— Kate  Douglas  "Wiggin.  A  quaint  and  de- 
lightful romance,  not  difficult  and  especially  suited  to  performance  in 
church  or  school.  2  acts.  1  man,  8  women.  Old-fashioned  simple 
costumes.     Setting:    a    church    interior.     French.     25c.     Royalty    $5.00. 

ON  BAIL — George  Middleton  (in  Tradition  and  Other  One- Act  Plays). 
A  powerful  portrayal  of  the  effect  of  a  gambler's  life  on  his  family. 
2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Single 
play  from  French.    25c.    Royalty  $10.00  to  French. 

Volume    includes    Tradition,    Their   Wife,    AVaiting,    Tlie    Cheat    of 
Pity,  and  Mothers. 

'OP  0'  MY  THUMB — Frederick  Fenn  and  R.  Pryce.  A  rather  difficult 
English  cojueuy  of  a  little  laundress  who  dreams  of  a  grand  lover  and 
his  appearance,  a  rough  laborer.  Requires  skillful  acting.  1  man,  5 
women.    Setting:   a  laundry,  not  difficult.    French.    25c.  Royalty. 

*  OUR  AUNT  FROM  CALIFORNIA — Madeline  Barnum.  A  very  funny 
and  effective  comedy  of  the  arrival  of  a  rich  aunt  who  is  mistaken 
for  the  dressmaker,  complications  following.  6  women.  Setting,  a 
simple  interior.     French.     25e. 

OVERTONES — Alice  Gerstenberg  (in  Washington  Square  Plays).  A 
ratlier  sophisticated  satire  on  society  manners,  in  wliich  two  women, 
each  with  a  dual  self,  are  the  cliaracters.  4  women.  Setting:  a  simple 
interior.    Doubleday,  Page.    75c.    Permission  from  author. 

Volume    contains    The    Clod,    Eugenically    Speaking,    and    Helena's 
Husband. 

PANTALOON— J.  M.  Barrie  (in  Half  Hours).  Beautiful  and  whimsical 
fantasy.  Requires  skilled  acting,  suitable  to  advanced  amateurs.  3 
men,  1  woman,  a  child.  Pierrot  and  Pierrette  costumes.  Interior  set- 
ting.   Scribner.    $1.25.    Permission  from  publisher. 

Volume  includes  The  Twelve  Pound  Look,  Rosalind,  and  The  Will. 

PATELIN — Samuel  A.  Eliot  (adapted  from  Maitre  Pierre  Pathelin  in 
Little  Theater  Classics,  II).  A  classic  farce  arranged  as  a  one-act 
play.  Poetic  and  amusing  and  not  difficult  for  experienced  producers. 
4  men,  1  woman,  2  children,  other  townsfolk.  Mediaeval  costumes. 
Setting  may  be  easily  arranged.    Little,  Brown.    $1.50. 

A^olume    contains    Abraham    and    Isaac,    The    Loathed    Lover,    and 
Sganarelle. 

PATER  NOSTER — Francois  Coppee  (translated  by  Will  Hutching).  A 
pathetic  tragedy  of  the  Paris  Commune  in  1871,  poetic  and  rather 
difficult.  3  men,  3  women,  soldiers.  Simple  interior  setting.  French. 
25c. 

*  PEACE  MANOEUVRES — Richard  Harding  Davis.  Clever  and  easy  io 
produce.  During  a  sham  battle  a  girl  and  her  soldier  lover  outwit  two 
highwaymen.   3  men,  1  woman.    Exterior  setting.  French.    25c.   Royalty. 


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*  THE  PIPER'S  PAY — Margaret  Cameron.  A  worthy  little  comedy,  espe- 
cially rei'ommoiuled  for  woiiieu.  Easy  and  dramatic.  7  women. 
Sotting:  a  boudoir  room.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

PLAYING  WITH  FIRE— ronival  Wilde  (in  Dawn).  A  tenderly  humorous 
romantic  comedy,  not  diflicult  for  actors  wlio  will  appreciate  the  humor 
of  a  fifteen-yearold  in  love.  1  boy,  1  girl,  1  woman.  Setting:  i 
kitdien.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Koyalty.  Single  play  from  Baker.  30c. 
Volume  includes  Dawn,  The  Noble  Lord,  The  Traitor,  A  House  of 
Cards,  Playing  with  Firo.  and  The  Finger  of  God. 

PO'  WHITE  TRASH— Evelyn  G.  Sutherland  (in  Po '  White  Trash).  A 
tragedy  of  the  poor  white  class.  Diflicult  and  not  suitable  for  high 
school.  4  men,  4  women.  Setting:  the  exterior  of  a  dilapidated  cabin. 
Duffiel.l.    $1.50.    Royalty. 

Volume  contains  In  Far  Bohemia,  The  End  of  the  Way,  A  Comedie 
Royall,  A  Bit  of  Instruction,  A  Song  at  the  Castle,  Rohan  the  Silent, 
At  the  Barricade,  and  Galatea  of  the  Toy  Shop. 

POLYXENA — Samuel  A.  Eliot  (adapted  from  Euripides'  Hecuba  in  Little 
Theater  Classics,  I).  A  one-act  arrangement  of  the  Greek  tragedy, 
very  impressive  and  beautiful.  Requires  simplicity  and  skill  in  acting. 
3  men,  5  women,  attendants  and  chorus.  Greek  costumes.  Setting  may 
be  easily  arranged.   Little,  Brown.   $1.50. 

Volume  includes  A  Christmas  Miracle-Play,  Doctor  Faustus,  Rich- 
ardo  and  Viola,  and  The  Scheming  Lieutenant. 

*THE    POST    OFFICE— Rabindranath    Tagore.     A    beautiful    and  poetic 

jflay,  not  too  diflicult  for  high  schools.    2  acts.    8  men,  1  girl,  1  boy. 

East  Indian  costumes.    One  simjde  interior  setting.    Macmillan.  $1.00. 
rermission  from  French. 

THE  POSTSCRIPT— Kniiie  Augicr  (translated  by  Barrett  H.  Clark).  A 
brilliant  Frcncli  comedy,  one  of  tlic  best  one-act  plays,  especially 
recommended  to  older  players.  1  man,  2  women.  Setting:  a  handsome 
interior.   French.    25c. 

*A  POT  OF  BROTH— William  Butler  Yeats  (in  Vol.  II,  Plays  for  an 
Irish  Theatre).  A  deliciously  quaint  and  humorous  comedy,  easy  and 
'  •  '"ially  recommended.  2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  a  cottage  interior. 
.M.icmillan.    $1.25.    Permission  from  French, 

Volume  inr-lndoH  The  Hour  Glass,  and  Cathleen  Ni  Houlihan. 

THE  PRINCE  OF  COURT  PAINTERS— Constance  D'Arcy  Mackay  (in 
The  Beau  of  Bath;.  A  serious  little  play,  in  verse,  of  the  return  of 
R^>mney  to  IiIm  country  wife.  1  man,  1  woman,  1  child.  Costumes  of 
the  ISth  centur>'.    Henry  Holt.    $1.50. 

For  volume  contents  see  The  Beau  of  Bath. 


Community  Drama  Service  41 

THE  PROPOSAL — Anton  Tchekoff  (translated  by  Julius  West  in  Plays, 
Series  Tlj.  A  very  amusing  comedy  of  Russian  peasants,  not  difficult 
aside  from  the  reproduction  of  the  local  atmosjihere.  Especially  recom- 
mended. 2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Scribner.  $1.35. 
Single  play,  entitled  A  Marriage  Proposal,  from  French.    25c. 

Volume  includes  On  the  High  Eoad,  The  Wedding,  The  Bear,  A 
Tragedian  in  Spite  of  Himself,  The  Anniversary,  The  Three  Sisters, 
and  the  Cherry  Orchard. 

THE  RESCUE — Eita  Creighton  Smith  (in  Plays  of  the  Harvard  Dramatic 
Club).  A  tense  drama  requiring  experienced  actors.  Not  suitable  to 
high  schools.  3  women.  Simple  interior  setting.  Brentano  's.  $1.00. 
Permission  from  the  Washington  Square  Players,  Comedy  Theatre, 
New  York  City. 

Volume  includes  The  Florist  Shop,  The  Bank  Account,  and  America 
Passes  By. 

*  THE  REVOLT — Ellis  Parker  Butler.  An  excellent  easy  farce,  satirizing 
the  Militant  Suffragettes.  Especially  adapted  to  high  school.  8  women. 
Simple  interior  setting.    French.    25c. 

RIDERS  TO  THE  SEA — J.  M.  Synge.  Irish  tragedy  requiring  exceptional 
acting.  1  man,  3  women,  fisherfolk.  Setting:  a  cottage  of  an  Irish 
fisherman    with    nets,    etc.      Luce.      60c.      Permission    from    publisher. 

THE  RING — Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short  Plays).  An  appealing  romantic 
comedy  of  the  time  of  Elizabeth.  Actable  and  not  difficult.  7  men, 
3  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Interior  setting.  Stewart.  $1.50. 
Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Rose,  Luck?  Entr'Acte, 
A  Woman's  a  Woman  for  A'  That,  A  Fan  and  Two  Candlesticks,  A 
Modern  Masque,  The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

THE  RISING  OF  THE  MOON— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays). 
A  little  sketch  of  the  Irish  rebels  who  long  for  the  freedom  of  their 
country.  4  men.  Setting:  the  side  of  a  quay,  requires  some  ingenuity 
but  may  be  effectively  contrived.  Luce.  $1.75.  Permission  from 
French. 

Volume  includes  Spreading  the  News,  Hyacinth  Halvey,  The  Jack- 
daw, The  Workhouse  Ward,  The  Travelling  ^Man,  and  The  Goal  Gate. 

Published  sejiarately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 

THE  ROADHOUSE  IN  ARDEN— Pliilip  MooUer  (in  Five  Somewhat 
Historical  Plays j.  A  clever  but  rather  sophisticated  satire  on  the 
characters  of  Shakespeare's  plays  and  the  controversy  over  Shake- 
speare and  Bacon.  4  men,  2  women.  Costumes  of  the  time. 
Setting:  a  tavern  interior.  Knopf.  $1.50.  Permission  from  author. 
Volume  includes  Helena's  Husband,  The  Little  Supper,  Sisters  of 
Susannah,  and  Pokey 


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ROSALIE— Miix  Mauroy  (.translato.l  by  Barrett  H.  Clark).  A  clever, 
lively  farce  of  society  manners.  Excellent  characterization.  1  man, 
'2  women.     Easy  interior  setting.     Frondi.     25c. 

ROS.ALIND — J.  M.  Barrie  (in  Half  Hours).  A  deliglitful  comedy,  espe- 
cinlly  reconmiended  to  experienced  actors.  Requires  a  skilled  actress 
in  the  title  role.  1  man,  2  women.  Simple  interior  setting.  Scribner. 
$1.25.    Permission  from  i>ublislier. 

Volume  includes  Pantaloon,  The  Twelve  Pound  Look,  and  The 
Will. 

THE  ROSE — M:«ry  MacMillan  (in  Short  Plays).  A  poetic  romance  of 
Elizabethan  times,  not  difficult,  and  effective.  2  men,  1  woman.  Cos- 
tumes of  the  ]ieriod.    Interior  setting.    Stewart.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  the  Shadowed  Star,  The  King,  Luck?  Entr'Acte, 
A  Woman's  a  Woman  for  A'  That,  A  Fan  and  Two  Candlesticks, 
A  Modern  Masque,  The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

*  ROSE    OF   THE   WIND — Anna   Hempstead  Branch.    A  beautiful  poetic 

fairy  i)lay  witli  dancing  and  singing.  2  men,  2  women.  Costumes  in 
character.  Setting:  a  cobbler's  cottage.  Houghton  Mifflin.  $1.25. 
Permission  from  publisher. 

*  THE    ROSE    WITH    A    THORN— Lertha    X.    Graham    (in    Spoiling    the 

Broth).  A  ]>retty  romantic  trifle  on  the  Pierrot  theme.  Easy  and 
graceful  acting  is  required  Init  the  play  is  not  difficult.  2  men,  2 
women.  Setting:  the  edge  of  a  wood,  easily  arranged.  French.  50c. 
Iloyalty. 

For  volume  contents  see  Spoiling  the  Broth. 

RYLAND — Thomas  Wood  Stevens,  and  Kenneth  S.  Goodman  (in  May- 
'>r«a 's  Representative  One-Act  Plays).  A  serious  play  concerning 
historical  personages  of  the  18th  century.  Sir  Joshua  Keynolds,  and 
iithers.  Not  very  difficult  and  especially  recommended.  5  men,  2 
women.  Costumes  of  the  perio<l.  Setting :  a  prison  cell.  Little,  Brown, 
$2.50.  Permission  from  Stage  Guild,  Railway  Exchange  Building, 
Chicago.    Single  PJay  from  Stage  Guild.    35c. 

♦SAM  AVERAGE — Percy  MacKaye  Cin  Yankee  Fantasies).  A  fantasy 
of  patriotic  api)eal,  of  excellent  literary  quality,  easy  to  produce  and 
f'sytocially  recommcn<led.  3  men,  1  woman.  Costumes  of  the  Revolu- 
tionary jxriod.  Setting:  an  intrenchment.  Duffield.  $1.25.  Permission 
from  puldisher. 

Volume  includes  Chuck,  Gettysburg,  The  Antick,  and  The  Cat 
Boat. 

• 

SCALES  AND  THE  SWORD— I'arnham  Bishop  (in  Plays  of  The  Harvard 
I>rarii.'itic  Club, 1 1;.  A  social  drama  dealing  with  a  riot  situation.  Very 
effective  but  difficult.    7  men,  1  woman,  a  mob.    Setting:   the  interior 


Community  Drama  Service  43 

of  a  shop.    Brentano's.    $1.00.    Permission  from  47  Workshoii,  Harvard 
College. 

"Volume  includes  Garafelia's  Husband,  The  Four-Flushers,  and  The 
Harbor  of  Lost  Ships. 

THE   SHADOW  OF  THE  GLEN— J.  :\[.  Synge.     A  powerful  little  play. 

The    Irish    atmosjihere    is    essential.      For    advanced    actors.      3  men, 

1    -woman.      Setting    important    but    not    difficult.      Luce.      7.5c.  Per- 
mission from  publisher. 

THE  SHADOWED  STAR— Mary  MaeMillan  (in  Short  Plays).  A  poig- 
nant tragedy  of  Christmas  in  a  poor  Irish  famih\  Requires  natural 
and  restrained  acting.  1  boy,  6  women.  Setting:  a  bare  tenement 
room.    Stewart.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Ring.  The  Eose,  Luck?  Entr'Acte,  A  Woman's 
a  Woman  for  A'  That,  A  Fan  and  Two  Candlesticks,  A  Modern  Mas- 
que, The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

*A  SHORT  WAY  WITH  AUTHORS— Gilbert  Cannan  (in  Four  Plays). 
Clever  farcical  satire  on  struggling  dramatists.  Little  plot  but  effective 
with  lively  acting.  7  men,  1  woman.  Simple  interior  setting.  Sidgwick 
and  Jackson.  8Uc.  Permission  from  publishers.  For  American  importer 
address  French. 

Volume  includes  James  and  John,  Miles  Dixon,  and  Mary 's  Wed- 
ding. 

-THE  SILVER  LINING— Constance  D 'Arcy  Mackay  (in  The  Beau  of 
Bath).  A  prettj'  poetic  comedy  of  the  writing  of  "Evelina"  by 
Fanny  Burney.  2  men,  1  woman.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Setting: 
an  interior.    Henry  Holt.    $1.50. 

For  volume  contents  see  The  Beau  of  Bath. 

*SIX  CUPS  OF  CHOCOLATE— Edith  V.  B.  Matthews  (from  the  play 
of  E.  Schithof).  An  artificial  but  amusing  little  sketch  for  girls.  6 
■women.    Simple  interior  setting.    Harper.    25c. 

THE  SIX  WHO  PASS  WHILE  THE  LENTILS  BOIL— Stuart  Walker 
(in  Portmanteau  Playsj.  Delightful  comedy  of  excellent  literary 
quality.  Especially  recommended.  5  men,  2  women.  Simple  setting. 
Stewart.     $1.50.     Permission  from  author. 

Volume  includes  The  Trimplet,  Nevertheless,  and  The  Medicine 
Show. 

THE  SLAVE  WITH  TWO  FACES— Mary  C.  Davies.  A  serious  fantasy 
possible  for  advanced  amateurs.  4  men,  3  women.  Setting:  a  wood 
scene.    Arens.    35c.    Permission  from  author. 

*THE  SNARE  AND  THE  FOWLER— Beulah  M.  Dix  (in  Allison's  Lad 
and  Other  Martial  Interludes).  A  strongly  dramatic  poetic  play  of 
the  time  of  the  French  Revolution.    Not  too   difficult   for  high  school 


44  Community  Drama  Service 

boys  with  experience.    3  men.    Costumes  of  the  time.    Setting:   a  room 
in  an  old  chateau.    Henry  Holt.   $1.35.    Permission  from  author. 
For  volume  contents  see  Allison's  Lad. 

*A  SONG  AT  THE  CASTLE— Evelyn  G.  Sutherland  (in  Po'  White 
TraslO.  An  appealing  comedy  of  historic  and  romantic  interest,  in 
the  time  of  conquest  of  Ireland  by  Cornwallis.  6  men,  2  women.  Cos- 
tumes of  the  period.  Setting:  a  drawing  room  in  Dublin  Castle.  Duf- 
lield.    $1.50.   Royalty. 

For  contents  of  volume  see  Po '  White  Trash. 

♦SPOILING  THE  BROTH— Bertha  N.  Graham  (in  Spoiling  the  Broth 
and  Other  Plays).  An  especially  recommended  farce,  not  difficult 
except  for  the  cockney  dialect.  Excellent  o])]iortunity  for  character 
work.  Tiie  i)lot  concerns  a  love  potion  and  a  patent  drink  cure.  2 
men,  2  women.    Betting:   a  kitchen.    French.    50c.    Royalty. 

Volume  includes  The  Rose  with  a  Thorn,  The  Land  of  the  "Free," 
The  Little  Red  Box.  I'itdi  and  Toss,  Oli,  tlie  Press!  and  Taffy's 
Wife. 

-'SPREADING  THE  NEWS— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays).  A 
lincly  liunuin  comedy  of  village  gossip.  Especially  recommended  for 
amateurs  as  offering  an  unusual  opportunity  for  characterization.  7 
men,  3  women.  Setting:  the  outskirts  of  a  countrj-  fair.  Luce.  $1.75. 
Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  Hyacinth  Halvey,  The  Rising  of  the  Moon,  The 
Jackdaw,  The  Workhouse  Ward,  The  Travelling  Man,  and  The  Goal 
Gate. 

Published  separately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 

THE  STEPMOTHER— A niol.l  T'.ennett  (in  Polite  Farces).  Clever  social 
comedy.  2  men,  2  women.  Simple  interior  setting.  Doran.  $1.00. 
Royalty. 

Volume  includes  A  Good  Woman,  and  A  Question  of  Sex. 

SUNSET — .Icroirie  K.  Jerome.  A  serious  comedy,  not  dil'licult.  Good 
parts.  Requires  one  especially  skilled  actress.  3  men,  3  women. 
Simple  interior  setting.    l}akcr,  ;iiiil    l)r;tinatic  Publishing  Co.    15c. 

SUPPRESSED  DESIRES— George  Cram  Cook  and  Susan  Glaspell.  A 
modern  comedy  satirizing  the  fads  of  New  Thought  and  dream  analysis. 
A  very  clever  little  farce,  especially  recommended  for  older  actors.  2 
Hcenes.  1  man,  2  women.  Setting:  a  studio  room.  Shay.  50c.  Per- 
mission from  Provincetown  Players.    Provincetown,  Massachusetts. 

IHE  SWAN  SONG— Anton  Tcliekoff  (translated  by  Marian  Fell  in  Plays, 
Series  I).  A  simple  dramatic  episode  of  serious  tone.  Requires  expe- 
ricncfrd  acting  but  is  easy  to  stage.  2  men.  Setting:  a  deserted  country 
theatre  stage.    Hcribner.    $1.3.'i. 

Volume  contains  Uncle  Vanya,  Ivanoff,  and  The  Sea-Gull. 


Community  Drama  Service  45 

TAFFY'S  WIFE— Bertha  N.  Graham  (in  Spoiling  the  Brotlg.  A  jatlier 
difficult  serious  play  of  an  ardent  young  socialist  who  lias  become  a 
counterfeiter  and  his  wife.  ;i  i)rivate  detective,  who  has  been  assigned 
to  the  case.  Tensely  dramatic.  2  men.  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy 
interior.    French.    50c.    Roj-alty. 

For  volume  contents  see  Spoiling  the  Broth. 

THE  TERRIBLE  MEEK— Charles  Rann  Kennedy.  An  episode  of  thb 
Crucifixion,  to  be  plaj^ed  on  a  dark  stage  by  three  voices.  Very  im- 
pressive and  not  difficult.    Harper.    $1.00. 

*  THIRTEEN— Mrs.   Barry   Pain    (in   Short   Plays   for   Amateur   Acting). 

Easy  and  amusing  comedy,  the  frantic  efforts  of  a  young  Avife  to  avoid 
thirteen  at  a  table.  1  man,  2  women.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Pinkei. 
60e.    For  American  importer  address  French. 

Volume  includes  The  Hat,  Trust,  A  Lesson  in  Pearls,  A  Vicious 
Circle,  and  Undecided. 

*  THREE   PILLS   IN   A   BOTTLE— Rachel  L.  Field    (in   Plays  of  the  47 

Workshop).  An  actable  little  fantasy  of  high  quality,  moderately  easy. 
5  men,  3  women.  Interior  setting  with  street  seen  throngli  window. 
Brentano 's.  $1.00.  Permission  from  47  Workshop,  Harvard  College. 
Volume  includes  ' '  The  Good  Men  Do, ' '  Two  Crooks  and  a  Lady, 
and  Free  Speech. 

THE  TINKER'S  WEDDING— J.  M.  Synge.  Irish  comedy  of  high  literary 
quality.  For  advanced  actors.  2  acts.  2  men,  2  women. 
Exterior  setting.    Ijuce.    75c.    Permission  from  publisher. 

TRADITION— George  Middleton  (in  Tradition  and  Other  One-Act  Plays). 
A  serious  play  with  excellent  characterization  and  tense  situation 
though  little  action.  Difficult.  1  man,  2  women.  Easy  setting.  Henry 
Holt.  $1.35.  Single  play  from  French.  25c.  Royalty  $10.00  to  French. 
Volume  includes  On  Bail,  Their  Wife.  Waiting,  The  Cheat  of  Pity, 
and  Mothers. 

A  TRAGEDIAN  IN  SPITE  OF  HIMSELF— Anton  Tchekoff  (translated 
by  Julius  West,  in  Plays,  Series  II).  The  situation  of  a  commuting 
husband  overloaded  with  packages  for  his  family  is  very  amusing. 
The  main  actor  must  be  good  at  characterization  as  the  play  is  almost 
a  monologue.  Especially  recommended.  2  men.  Setting:  a  room  in 
a  flat  in  St.  Petersburg.    Scribner.    $1.35. 

Volume  includes  On  the  High  Road,  The  Proposal,  The  Wedding, 
The  Bear,  The  Anniversary,  The  Three  Sisters,  and  The  Cherry  Or- 
chard. 

THE  TRAVELLING  MAN— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays).  A 
beautiful  miracle  play.  Played  with  simiilieity  and  feeling  it  is  re- 
markably effective.  Especially  recommended.  1  man,  1  woman,  1  child. 
Setting:  an  interior.    Luce.    $1.75.    Permission  from  French. 


46  Community  Drama  Service 

Volume  iiu-hules  Spreading  tlu-  News.  Hyatinth  llalvoy,  The  Rising 
of  the  Moon.  The  Jackdaw.  Tlie  Workhouse  Ward,  and  The  Goal  Gate. 
Pu)»lislied  separately  liy  M:nnisel.    25c. 

THE  TRIMPLET — Stuart  Walker  (in  Portmanteau  Plays).  Poetic  fan- 
tasy, rather  diflicult.  3  men,  2  women.  Simple  setting.  Stewart.  $1.50. 
Permission  from  autlior. 

Volume  imduiles  Nevertheless,  The  Medicine  Show,  and  The  Six  Who 
Pass  While  the  Lentils  Boil. 

*  THE  TURN  OF  THE  ROAD— Rutlierford  Mayne.    Serious  little  play  of 

Irisii  iilV,  not  too  dillicult  for  high  schools.  Two  of  the  actors  must 
jday  the  violin  well.  2  scenes  and  an  epilogue.  7  men,  3  women.  Set- 
ting: a  simple  kitchen  interior.  Maunsel.  40c.  Permission  from  pub- 
lishers. 

THE  TWELVE  POUND  LOOK— J.  M.  Barrie  (in  Half  Hours).   Excellent 
serious   comedy,   requiring   skilled   acting.     1   man,   2   women.    Simple 
interior  setting.    Scribner.    $1.25.    Permission  from  publisher. 
Volume  inidudcs  Pantaloon,  Rosalind,  and  The  Will. 

*  THE    TWIG   OF   THORN— Marie   J.   Warren.     A   charming   Irish   fairy 

jijay.  especially  suited  to  high  school  players  with  some  experience  in 
acting.     2  acts,    fi  men.  7  women.    Simple  interior  setting.    Baker.    60c. 

TWO  CROOKS  AND  A  LADY— Eugene  Pillot  (in  Plays  of  llie  -17  Work- 
.shop).  A  melodramatic  comedy.  The  "lady"  is  a  rather  difficult 
jiart.  3  men,  3  women.  Setting:  a  library.  Brentauo's.  $1.00.  Per- 
mission from  the  47  Workshop,  Harvard  College. 

Volume   includes   Three   Pills  in   a   Bottle,   "The   Good   Men   Do," 
and  Free  Sjieech. 

<^1HE  UNDOING  OF  GIANT  HOTSTOFF— Samuel  :Milbank  Cauldwell 
(in  Chocolate  Cake  and  Black  ISandj.  A  delightfully  humorous  little 
dream  play,  especially  recommended  for  children.  The  play  is  easy 
to  produce  and  the  fun  and  jest  of  its  lines  make  it  enjoyable  to  old 
and  young.  4  charactc^rs.  Costumes  easily  contrived  at  home.  Setting: 
a  nursery.   Putnaui.   $1.50. 

Volume  includes  Chocolate  Cake  and  Black  Sand,  and  The  Invention 
of  the  Rat  Trap. 

THE  VERY  NAKED  BOY— Stuart  Walker  (in  More  Portmanteau  Plays). 
A  little  comedy  jjiterlude  which  may  be  ])layed  before  the  curtain. 
Eas>-  and  amusing,  the  teasing  by  a  young  brother  of  a  coujde  "half 
way  to  a  iirofiosal."  ]  man,  1  woman,  1  boy.  Stewart.  $1.75.  Per- 
mission from  author. 

Volume   includes    The   Lady   of    the   Weeping    Willow    Tree,   and 
Jonathan  Makes  a  Wish. 


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*THE  VIOLIN  MAKER  OF  CREMONA— Franc^ois  Coppee.  An  excellent 
little  play  ooniljiniuf^  comeily  and  pathos.  Not  very  flifficult.  3  jnen, 
1  woman,  pages,  etc.  Costumes  of  1750.  Setting:  an  easy  interior. 
Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    15c. 

For  another  adaptation  of  the  play  see  Fennel  by  Jerome  K. 
Jerome. 

-WASHINGTON'S  FIRST  DEFEAT— C.  F.  XircTlinger.  A  delightful 
comedy  of  Washington's  first  love  affair  at  the  age  of  sixteen.  Easy. 
1  man,  2  Avomen.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Setting:  an  interior. 
French.    25c. 

WATERLOO — Arthur  Conan  Doyle.  An  excellent  serious  play,  requiring 
rather  expert  acting,  especially  in  one  man's  part.  3  men,  1  Avoman. 
Simple  interior  setting.    Frencli.    25e.    Royalty. 

*THE  WEAKEST  LINK— Beulah  M.  Dix  (in  Allison's  Lad  and  Other 
Martial  Interludes).  A  dramatic  episode  of  the  Hundred  Years'  War 
in  Brittany.  The  play  is  in  verse.  Not  very  difticult.  -i-inen.  Costumes 
of  the  period.  Setting :  a  narrow  room  in  a  fortress.  Henry  Holt. 
$1.35.    Permission  from  author. 

For  volume  contents  see  Allison  's  Lad. 

THE  WELL  OF  THE  SAINTS— J.  M.  Syuge.  A  comedy  of  Irish  life  and 
characters,  possible  for  advanced  amateurs.  3  acts.  4  men,  3  women, 
country  people.  Settings:  2  roadside  scenes.  Luce.  75c.  Permission 
from  publishers. 

WELSH  HONEYMOON— J eannette  Marks  (in  Three  Welsh  Plays).  An 
appealingly  humorous  little  comedy  requiring  skill  in  the  portrayal  of 
the  well  drawn  characters.  3  men,  2  women.  Setting :  a  cottage  interior. 
Little,  Brown.    $1.00.    Permission  from  publisher. 

Volume  includes  The  Merry  Merry  Cuckoo,  and  The  Deacon  's  Hat. 

*WHEN  LOVE  IS  YOUNG— Marjorie  Benton  Cooke  (in  Dramatic  Epi- 
sodes). An  artificial  but  very  amusing  comedy  of  two  mothers  who 
pretend  to  oppose  their  children 's  love  affair  in  order  to  accomplish 
a  happy  ending.  1  man,  3  women.  Setting:  an  interior.  Dramatic 
Publishing  Co.    $1.25. 

Volume  includes  A  Court  Comedy,  Manners  and  Modes,  The  Con- 
fessional, The  Child  in  the  House,  The  Lion  and  the  Lady,  Success, 
Lady  Betty's  Burglar,  A  Dinner — witli  Complications,  and  Reform. 

*  WHERE  BUT  IN  AMERICA— Oscar  M.  Wolff  (in  Mayorga  's  Represen- 
tative One-Act  Phiyg).  A  little  domestic  comedy  of  the  servant  prol)- 
lem.  Clever  and  easy  to  produce.  1  man,  2  women.  Setting:  a  dining 
room.  Little,  Brown.  $2.50.  Permission  from  author,  105  West  Monroe 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 


48  CoMMuxiTY  Dkama  Service 

WHERE  THE  CROSS  IS  MADE— Eugene  G.  O'Neill  (in  The  :\roou  of 
the  Caribbees).  A  strong  portrayal  of  tlie  mad  obsession  of  an  old 
seaman's  mind  by  a  hunt  for  pirate  treasure.  Uiffieult.  (5  men,  1 
wnman.  Setting:  a  room  fitted  as  a  ship  "cabin."  Boni  and  Live- 
riglit.    $1.35.    Permission  from  author. 

Volume  contains  The  Moon  of  the  Caribbees,  Bound  East  for  Car- 
diff. The  Long  Voyage  Home,  In  the  Zone,  He,  and  The  Rope. 

*WHY  THE  CHIMES  RANG— Elizabeth  A.  McFadden  (adapted  from 
tl>e  story  by  R.  yi.  Alden).  A  beautiful  Cliristmas  i)lay.  The  produc- 
tion may  be  as  elaborate  or  simjile  as  desired  and  full  staging  direc- 
tions are  given.    Especially  recommended  for  schools.    1  man,  1  woman, 

2  children,  lords,  ladies,  etc.  Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting:  an  interior. 
Frencli.    25c.    Royalty  $5.00  to  $10.00. 

THE  WILL — .1.  M.  Barrie  (in  Half  Hours).   A  serious  play  in  three  scenes. 
Esiiciially  recommended  to  e.xperienced  amateurs.    4  men,  1  woman.    A 
sim])le   interior   setting.    Scribner.    $1.25.    Permission  from   publisher. 
Volume' includes   Pantaloon,    The   Twelve   Pound   Look,   and   Rosa- 
lind. 

WILL  0'  THE  WISP— Doris  F.  Halman  (in  Mayorga's  Representative 
One-Act  Plays).  A  serious  play  of  poetic  quality,  with  excellent  char- 
acterization and  strong  a])peal  to  the  imagination.  Rather  difficult. 
4  women.  Setting:  a  farmhouse  interior.  Little,  Brown.  $2.50.  Per- 
mission from  author,  32  Webster  St.,  Brookline,  Mass. 

*A  WOMAN'S  A  WOMAN  FOR  A'  THAT— Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short 
Plays).  A  comedy  of  a  woman  doctor  and  her  patient.  Lively,  Jiot 
dilTicuIt.    2  men,  3  women.    Interior  setting.    Stewart.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Ring,  The  Rose,  Luck? 
Entr '  Acte,  A  Fan  and  Two  Candlesticks,  A  ]\Iodern  Masque,  The 
Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

THE  WONDER  HAT— Ben  Hecht,  and  Kennetii  S.  Goodman  (in  May- 
orga'.s  Representative  One-Act  Plays).  An  ingenious  farce  of  the 
Pierrot  and   Columbine  story,   fticturesque  but   rather   difficult   to   act. 

3  men,  2  women.  Costumes  in  character.  Setting:  a  park.  Little, 
Brown.  $2.50.  Permission  from  Stage  Guild,  Railway  Exchange  Build- 
injf,  Chicago. 

•THE  WORKHOUSE  WARD— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays). 
A  verj'  humorous  little  comedy  which  requires  good  acting.  2  men,  1 
woman.  Setting:  a  poorhouse  Avard.  Luce.  $1.75.  Permission  from 
French. 

Volume  includes  Sjireading  the  News,  Hyacinth  Halvey,  The  Rising 
of  the  Moon,  The  Jackdaw,  The  Travelling  Man,  and  The  Goal  Gate. 

Published  separately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 


PLAYS  FOR  CHILDREN 

COLLECTIONS 

BIBLE  STORIES  FOR  CHILDREN— Mae  Stein  Soble.  A  volume  of 
stories  and  dramatizations  adapted  to  acting  while  retaining  the  charm 
and  dignity  of  the  Bible  language.  A  great  aid  to  the  reverent, 
impressive  teaching  of  Bible  stories.  Tlie  little  plays  are  effective  for 
presentation  on  special  occasions  but  permission  must  be  had  from 
the  author  for  public  performance.  James  T.  White.  $1.50. 
The  volume  contains  6  dramatizations. 

A  BOOK  OF  PLAYS  FOR  LITTLE  ACTORS— Emma  L.  Johnston  nnd 
Madalene  D.  Barnum.  A  valuable  book  of  plays  for  very  little  chil- 
dren. The  print  is  large  and  there  are  many  illustrations  so  that 
training  in  reading  at  sight  and  silently  is  gained  as  well  as  oppor- 
tunity for  training  the  children 's  dramatic  sense.  Recommended  as  a 
supplementary  reader.     IS  little  plays.   American  Book  Co.    35c. 

THE  DRAMATIZATION  OF  BIBLE  STORIES— Elizabeth  Erwin  Miller. 
The  /fifteen  chapters  of  this  valuable  little  book  give  practical  suggestions 
for  settings,  costumes,  and  properties  of  Bible  dramatizations,  as  well 
as  a  stimulating  discussion  of  the  educational  aims,  the  adaptability 
of  stories  and  the  organization  of  a  Church  Dramatic  Club.  Especially 
recommended  to  teachers.   University  of  Chicago  Press.  $1.00. 

DRAMATIZED  SCENES  FROM  AMERICAN  HISTORY— Augusta  Stev- 
enson. The  Inlays  may  be  presented  as  dramatic  pageants  or  the 
episodes  as  separate  plays.  They  are  historically  correct,  interesting 
and  suitable  for  boys  and  girls  in  the  upper  grades  of  the  high  school. 
Casts  of  5  to  30  characters.    Houghton  Mifflin.    64c. 

Volume  contains  plays  of:  The  Settlement  of  Jamestown,  The 
Puritans,  The  Pilgrims,  The  Boston  Tea  Party,  The  First  Continental 
Congress,  The  Declaration  of  Independence,  and  General  George  Wash- 
ington. 

FAIRY  PLAYS  FOR  CHILDREN— Mabel  R.  Goodlander.  The  large 
print  makes  this  book  suitable  for  use  as  a  dramatic  reader  but  it  has 
been  planned  also  to  meet  the  demand  for  children 's  plaj's  for  pre- 
sentation. The  plays  are  for  cliildren  from  six  to  ten  years  and  valu- 
able directions  are  given,  music,  dancing,  costumes,  etc.  Rand  Mc- 
Nally.    40c. 

The  volume  contains  The  Honest  Woodcutter,  ^Mistress  ^lary  Gives 
a  Garden  Party,  The  Pine  Tree,  The  House  in  the  Woods,  The  Elves 
and  the  Shoemaker,  Snow  White  and  Rose  Red,  King  Midas,  Snow 
White  and  the  Seven  Dwarfs,  and  Sleeping  Beauty. 


36  CoMMfxiTv  Dhama  Service 

*THE  LONG  KNIVES  IN  ILLINOIS— Alice  Johnstone  Walker  (in  La 
Fayette.  Columbus,  ami  The  Long  Knives).  An  interesting  historical 
]>lay  of  the  frontiersmen  ■who,  during  the  Revolution,  won  the  Illinois 
country  for  the  United  States.  3  acts.  Characters:  30  or  more.  Cos- 
tumes of  tlie  iieriod.  Settings:  3  interiors.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35. 
Volume  includes  La  Fayette,  and  Columbus. 

THE  LOST  SILK  HAT— Lord  Dunsany  (in  Five  Plays).  Clever  little 
comedy,  not  difficult  for  mature  actors.  5  men.  Sim])lc  exterior  set- 
ting.    Little,  Brown.     $1.25.     Permission  from  publisher. 

Volume   includes   The   Gods   of   the  Mountains,   Tiie   Golden   Doom, 
King  Arcinienes,  and  The  Glittering  Gate. 

MAID  OF  FRANCE— Harold  Urighouse.  A  symbolic  little  ])lay  dealing 
with  tlie  comradeshi])  of  the  English  and  French  in  the  World  War. 
3  men,  2  women.  Difficult  exterior  scene.  Permission  from  French. 
Pliillips.   35c. 

THE  MAKER  OF  DREAMS— Oliphant  Down.  A  charming  fantasy,  mod- 
erately easy,  ilspecially  recommended.  2  men,  1  woman.  Costumes 
imi)ortant,  Pierrot  and  Pierrette.  Easy  interior  setting.  French.  35c. 
Royalty. 

THE  MAN  ON  THE  KERB— Alfred  Sutro  (in  Five  Little  Plays).  A 
serious  play  of  an  impoverished  family  in  the  slums  of  London  and 
the  struggle  to  escape  the  poorhouse.  1  man,  1  woman.  Poor  interior. 
Brentano's.    $1.00.    Single  play  from  French,  25c.    Royalty. 

Volume  includes  The  Man  in  the  Stalls,  A  Marriage  Has  Been  Ar- 
ranged, The  Open  Door,  and  The  Bracelet. 

♦MAN  PROPOSES— Sidney  Grundy.  A  very  funny  English  society  farce. 
Easy.    1  man,  2  women.    Setting:  an  easy  interior.    French.    25c. 

THE  MAN  WHO  MARRIED  A  DUMB  WIFE— Anatole  France  (trans- 
lated by  Page;.  Very  successful  modern  French  comedy  in  the  mediae- 
val manner.  Especially  recommended  to  more  advanced  amateurs.  2 
acts.  7  men,  3  women,  neighbors,  etc.  Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting: 
an  interior,  not  verj*  difficult.  Jolm  Lane.  75c.  Permission  from  pub- 
lisher. 

A  MARRIAGE  HAS  BEEN  ARRANGED— Alfred  Sutro  (in  Five  Little 
Plays).  A  clover  little  T>lay,  not  very  difficult.  1  man,  1  woman.  Set- 
ting: a  conservatory  of  a  London  house.  Brentano's.  $1.00.  Single 
play  from  French,    25c.    Royalty. 

Volume  includes  The  Man  in  the  Stalls,  The  Man  on  the  Kerb,  The 
Open  Door,  and  The  Bracelet. 

MARTHA'S  MOURNING— Phoebe  Hoffman  (in  Mayorga's  Representa- 
tive One-Act  I'lays).  A  comedy  affording  opportunity  for  excellent 
character  acting.  Easy  to  i)roduce.  3  women.  Setting:  a  kitchen. 
Little,  Brown.  $2.50.  Permission  from  author,  3805  Locust  Street, 
Philadelphia. 


Community  Drama  Service  33 

recommciulud.  4  men,  2  woaien,  2  children.  A  .siiiii)Ie  interior  setting. 
Macmillan.    $1.25.    Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  Cathleen  Ni  Houlihan,  and  A  Pot  of  Broth. 

HOW  HE  LIED  TO  HER  HUSBAND— Bernard  Shaw.  The  theme  of  the 
eternal  triangle  is  given  an  unexpected  and  thoroughly  amusing  treat- 
ment. An  excellent  and  rather  easy  farce,  especially  recommended.  2 
men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Published  with  The  Man  of 
Destiny.    Brentano  's.    75c. 

-HOW  THE  VOTE  WAS  WON— Cicely  Hamilton  and  Christopher  St. 
John.  A  very  clever  and  entertaining  suffrage  sketch — an  easy,  good 
humored  comedy.    2  men,  8  women.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

=:THE  HUNDREDTH  TRICK— Beulah  M.  Dix  (in  Allison's  Lad  and 
Other  Martial  Interludes).  A  tensely  dramatic  episode  of  the  Irish 
rebellion  in  the  time  of  Elizabeth.  The  play  has  a  tragic  ending  and 
requires  strong  emotional  acting.  Especially  recommended  to  expe- 
rienced amateurs.  4  men.  Costumes  of  the  time.  Setting:  an  interior. 
Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Permission  from  author. 
For  volume  contents  see  Allison's  Lad. 

*  HYACINTH    HALVEY— Lady    Gregory    (in    Seven    Short    Plays).     An 

excellent  comedy  of  Irish  villagers,  amusing  and  not  difficult  when 
the  Irish  dialect  is  mastered.  4  men,  2  women.  Setting:  outside  the 
village  post  office.    Luce.    $1.75.    Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  Spreading  the  News,  The  Eising  of  the  Moon,  The 
Jackdaw,  The  Workhouse  Ward,  The  Travelling  Man,  and  The  Goal 
Gate. 

Published  separately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 

*  ICI  ON  PARLE  FRANCAIS— Thomas  J.  Williams.    A  popular  and  easy 

farce  of  an  Englishman  who  hopes  to  attract  boarders  among  foreign 
travellers  by  learning  "French  before  Breakfast."  3  men,  4  women. 
Easy  interior  setting.    Baker.    25c. 

IN   FAR   BOHEMIA— Evelyn   G.   Sutherland    (in  Po '   Wliite   Trash).      A 
rather  difficult  romantic  comedy  offering  good  parts.    1  man,  2  ■women. 
Setting:  a  bare  room  in  a  city  lodging  house.   Duffield.   $1.50.   Royalty. 
For  contents  of  volume  see  Po'  White  Trash. 

IN  HONOR  BOUND— Sidney  Grundy.  A  rather  difficult  play,  but  dra- 
matic and  effective.  Not  suited  to  high  schools.  One  very  good  man's 
part.  2  men,  2  women.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Baker,  and  French. 
25c. 

IN  THE  ZONE— Eugene  G.  O'Neill  (in  The  Moon  of  the  Caribbees).  A 
realistic  serious  comedy  of  the  life  of  seamen  on  an  ammunition  ship 
during  the  World  War.  Difficult.  9  men.  Setting:  a  seaman's  fore- 
castle on  a  tramp  steamer.  Boiii  and  Liveright.  $1.35.  Permission 
from  author. 


52  Community  Drama  Service 

SIX  FAIRY  PLAYS  FOR  CHILDREN— Xetta  Syrctt.  A  collection  of 
l>lays  for  from  4  to  '20  child  actors.  The  iilays  are  rather  elaborate 
ami  oontaiu  rather  wordy  poetic  speeches  but  are  effective  for  older 
children  and  offer  an  opportunity  for  some  very  pretty  stage  effects 
and  music  and  dancinp.     John  Lane.    $1.00. 

Volume  contains:  The  Dream  Lady,  Little  Bridget,  White  Magic, 
The  Gift  of  the  Fairies,  The  Wonderful  Rose,  and  In  Arcady. 

STORIES  TO  ACT — Frances  Gillespy  Wickes.  An  excellent  dramatic 
reader,  in  large  print,  especially  recommended  as  a  supi)lementary 
reader.  There  are  stories  in  narrative  form  for  the  children  to  drama- 
tize themselves,  as  well  as  dramatizations.  The  volume  contains  36 
stories,  all  from  standard  diild  literature.    Eand  McXally.    -loc. 

WHAT  SHALL  WE  PLAY?— Fannie  Wyche  Dunn.  Tiiis  book  :s  valuable 
as  a  supplementary  reader,  being  in  large  print,  and  is  an  excellent 
tool  for  the  encouragement  of  original  dramatization.  The  ))lays,  all 
from  child  classics,  make  easy  and  entertaining  performances.  From 
5  to  17  actors.   Macmillan.   60c. 

Volume  contains  The  Sleeping  Beauty,  Tweedledum  and  Twee- 
dledee,  Cinderella,  The  Story  of  Joseph,  The  BroAvnies,  Three  Little 
Christmas   Waits,   The   Pied   Piper   of   Hamelin,   and   Gluck's   Visitor. 


SINGLE  PLAYS 

ALICE  IN  WONDERLAND— Lewis  Carroll  (dramatized  by  Mrs.  Burton 
Harrison).  An  excellent  play  where  it  is  desired  to  give  parts  to  a 
number  of  children  of  different  grades.  Despite  the  large  cast  the 
jilay  is  easy  to  stage  and  very  effective.  3  acts.  20  to  30  characters,  or 
more  if  desired.  Costumes  after  the  illustrations  of  the  book.  Retting: 
a  wood  scene.   Dramatic  Publishing  Co.   25c. 

THE  BIRDS'  CHRISTMAS  CAROL— Kate  Douglas  Wiggin.  With  a  feAv 
older  players  to  take  the  parts  of  the  grown-ups  this  iday  might  easily 
be  given  by  children.  3  acts.  3  men,  3  women,  8  children.  Settings: 
easily  arranged.   Houghton  Mifflin.    65c.   Royalty. 

CHOCOLATE  CAKE  AND  BLACK  SAND— Samuel  Milbank  Cauldwell 
(in  the  volume  of  that  titley.  A  delightfully  humorous  and  entertain- 
ing i»lay  for  children.  A  little  girl  eats  too  much  chocolate  cake  and 
the  black  sand  of  the  Sandman  gives  her  a  marvelous  dream.  4  charac- 
ters. Costumes  and  setting  easy.  Putnam.  $1.50. 
See  Short  Plays  in  tlie  general  list. 

THE  CLANCEY  KIDS — Tliacher  H.  Guild.  A  very  funny  easy  play  suited 
to  cJiildren.  2  acts.  18  girls.  Setting:  an  exterior  setting  represent- 
ing two  adjacent  back  yards  with  a  low  fence  Vjetween.    Baker.    15e. 


Community  Drama  Service  53 

THE  FIRST  THANKSGIVING  DINNER— Marjorie  B.  Cooke.  An  his- 
torical play,  easy  and  effective  tor  cliildren  between  the  sixth  and 
twelfth  grades.  6  men,  6  women,  and  others.  Costumes  of  the  Pilgrims. 
Setting:  an  easy  interior.    Dramatic  Publishing  Co.    25c. 

THE   FOREST    PRINCESS— Constance   D'xVrcy   Mackay    (in   The   Forest 
Princess  and  Other  Masques).    A  beautiful  pageant-play  which  admits 
of  music  and  dancing  and  may  be  given  by  children.    3  acts.    20  char- 
acters or  more.    Mediaeval  costumes.    Henry  Holt.    $1.35. 
For  volume  contents  see  Long  Plays  in  tlie  general  list. 

HOLLY  TREE  INN — Charles  Dickens  (dramatized  by  Mrs.  Oscar  Berin- 
ger).  An  excellent  play  adapted  to  older  children,  and  appropriate  to 
a  Cliristmas  program.  3  men,  4  women.  18th  century  costumes.  Set- 
ting: an  old-fashioned  interior.    French.    25c. 

IHE  INVENTION  OF  THE  RAT  TRAP— Samuel  Milbank  Cauldwoll  (in 
Chocolate  Cake  and  Black  Saiidj.  This  play  might  be  presented  by 
children  in  the  upper  grades.  It  is  a  delightful  fairy  burlesque,  easj' 
to  produce.  5  characters.  Setting:  an  interior.  The  costumes  are 
Chinese  but  may  be  easily  arranged.  Putnam.  $1.50. 
See  Short  Plays  in  the  general  list. 

THE  "LITTLE  WOMEN"  PLAY— Louisa  M.  Alcott  (adapted  from  the 
book  by  Elizabeth  L.  Gould).  This  play  may  be  adapted  to  younger 
children.  2  acts.  1  man,  2  women,  7  children.  Costumes  of  the  Civil 
War  period.    One  simple  interior  setting.    Little,  Brown.    75e. 

THE  UNDOING  OF  GIANT  HOTSTOFF— Samuel  Milbank  Cauldwell  (in 
Chocolate  Cake  and  Black  Sand).  Easy  to  produce  and  delightful  for 
children.  4  characters.  Costumes  may  be  made  at  home.  Setting:  a 
nursery.   Putnam.   $1.50. 

See  Short  Plays  in  the  general  list. 

WHY  THE  CHIMES  RANG— Elizabeth  A.  McFadden  (adapted  from  the 
story  by  E.  M.  Alden).  A  beautiful  Christmas  play  which  may  be 
produced  by  children.  1  man,  1  woman,  2  children,  and  otlier  charac- 
ters. Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting:  an  interior.  French.  25c.  Royaltj' 
$5.00  to  $10.00, 


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♦THE  PIPER'S  PAY — :Margaret  Cameron.  A  worthy  little  comedy,  espe- 
cially rooommeiukHl  for  women.  Easy  and  dramatic.  7  women. 
Setting:  a  boudoir  room.    Dramatic  Publisliing  €o.    25c. 

PLAYING  WITH  FIRE— Percival  Wilde  (in  Dawn).  A  tenderly  humorous 
romantic  conieily.  not  diilicult  for  actors  who  will  appreciate  the  humor 
of  a  fifteon-yoarold  in  love.  1  boy,  1  girl,  1  woman.  Setting:  i 
kitchen.  Henry  Holt.  $1.35.  Royalty.  Single  play  from  Baker.  30c. 
Volume  includes  Dawn,  Tlie  Noble  Lord,  The  Traitor,  A  House  of 
Cards,  Playing  with  Fire,  and  The  Finger  of  God. 

PO*  WHITE  TRASH— Evelyn  G.  Sutherland  (in  Po'  White  Trash).  A 
tragedy  ot  tlie  ])Oor  wliite  class.  Difficult  and  not  suitable  for  liigh 
school.  4  men,  4  women.  Setting:  the  exterior  of  a  dilapidated  cabin. 
Duffield.    $1.50.   Royalty. 

Volume  contains  In  Far  Bohemia,  The  End  of  the  Way,  A  Comedie 
Royall,  A  Bit  of  Instruction,  A  Song  at  the  Castle,  Eohan  the  Silent, 
At  the  Barricade,  and  Galatea  of  the  Toy  Shop. 

POLYXENA — Samuel  A.  Eliot  (adapted  from  Euripides'  Hecuba  in  Little 
Tlicater  Classics,  I).  A  one-act  arrangement  of  the  Greek  tragedy, 
very  impressive  and  beautiful.  Requires  simplicity  and  skill  in  acting. 
3  men,  5  women,  attendants  and  chorus.  Greek  costumes.  Setting  may 
be  easily  arranged.    I^ittle,  Brown.    .$1.50. 

Volume  includes  A  Christmas  Miracle-Play,  Doctor  Faustus,  Rich- 
ardo  and  Viola,  and  The  Sclieming  Lieutenant. 

*  THE    POST    OFFICE— Rabindranath    Tagore.     A   beautiful    and  poetic 

I»lay,  not  too  diflicult  for  high  schools.    2  acts.    8  men,  1  girl,  1  boy. 

East  Indian  costumes.    One  simple  interior  setting.    Macmillan.  $1.00. 
Permission  from  French. 

THE  POSTSCRIPT— Kiiiile  Augier  (translated  by  Barrett  H.  Clark).  A 
brilliant  French  comedy,  one  of  tlie  best  one-act  plays,  especially 
recommended  to  older  players.  1  man,  2  women.  Setting:  a  handsome 
interior.    French.    25c. 

*A  POT  OF  BROTH— William  Butler  Yeats  (in  Vol.  II,  Plays  for  an 
Iri.sh  Theatre;.  A  deliciously  quaint  and  humorous  comedy,  easy  and 
especially  recommended.  2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  a  cottage  interior. 
Macmillan.    $].2.'5.    Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  The  Hour  Glass,  and  Cathleen  Ni  Houlihan. 

THE  PRINCE  OF  COURT  PAINTERS— Constance  D'Arcy  Mackay  (in 
The  Beau  of  Bath;.  A  serious  little  play,  in  verse,  of  the  return  of 
Rf-mney  to  his  country  wife.  1  man,  1  woman,  1  child.  Costumes  of 
the  ISth  century.   Henry  Holt.    $1.50. 

For  volume  contents  see  The  Beau  of  Bath. 


Community  Drama  Service  37 

THE  MEDICINE  SHOW— Stuart  Walker  (in  Portmanteau  Plays).  Ex- 
cellent little  comedy  for  skilled  character  actors.  .3  men.  Simple  set- 
ting.   Stewart.   $1.50.    Permission  from  author. 

Volume  includes  The  Trimplet,  Nevertheless,  and  The  Six  Who 
Pass  While  the  Lentils  Boil. 

THE    MERRY     MERRY    CUCKOO— Jeannette     Marks    (in     Three    Welsh 

Plays).     A  beautifully  human   tragic  play,  requiring  naturalness  and 

restraint    in    acting.      3    men,    2    women.      Setting:    a   rather    difficult 

exterior    scene.      Little,    Bro^NTi.      $L00.      Permission    from    ])uhlisher. 

Volume  includes  The  Deacon's  Hat,  and  Welsh  Honeymoon. 

*A  MIRACLE  OF  SAINT  ANTHONY— Maurice  Maeterlinck  (in  A 
Miracle  of  Saint  Anthony  and  Other  Plays).  A  delightful  comedy  of 
high  literary  excellence.  Effective  and  not  difficult.  2  scenes.  7  men, 
4  women,  guests.    Settings :   2  easy  interiors.    Boni  and  Liveright.    75c. 

MISS  CIVILIZATION— Eichard  Harding  Davis.  Difficult  comedy.  4  men, 
1  Avoman.    Elaborate  setting.    Preneh.    25c. 

*MISS  DOULTON'S  ORCHIDS— Margaret  Cameron.  A  clever  comedy, 
easy  and  amusing.  3  men,  3  women.  Setting :  an  interior.  French. 
25c. 

A  MODERN  MASQUE— Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short  Plays).  A  literary 
satirical  fantasy  introducing  authors  and  spirits.  Especially  suited  to 
literary  societies.  3  men,  4  women.  Costumes  of  the  character  repre- 
sented.   Setting:  a  Avood  scene.    Stewart.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Ring,  The  Eose,  Luck? 
Entr'  Acte,  A  Woman's  a  Woman  for  A'  That,  A  Fan  and  Two  Can- 
dlesticks, The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

MODESTY— Paul  Hervieu  (translated  by  Barrett  H.  Clark).  A  romantic 
comedy,  humorous  and  cleverly  satirical.  Easj\  2  men,  1  woman. 
Easy  interior  setting.    French.    25c. 

MRS.  PAT  AND  THE  LAW— Mary  Aldis  (in  Plays  for  Small  Stages). 
Excellent  comedy  with  underlying  seriousness.  Not  very  difficult  and 
especially  recommended  for  experienced  amateurs.  2  men,  2  women, 
a  boy.    Easy  interior  setting.    Duffield.    $1.25. 

Volume  includes  The  Drama  Class  of  Tankaha,  Extreme  Unction, 
The  Letter,  and  Temperament. 

NANCE  OLDFIELD— Charles  Eeade  (arranged  from  the  story.  Art:  A 
Dramatic  Tale).  A  romantic  comedy  of  stage  life,  dramatic  and  effec- 
tive but  difficult.  Requires  a  skilled  actress  for  Nance.  3  men,  2  women. 
Costumes  of  1706.    Setting:  a  handsome  interior.    Baker.    15c. 

*THE  NATIVITY  AND  ADORATION  CYCLE  OF  THE  CHESTER 
MYSTERIES — Edited   by   Frank   Conroy   and   Roy   Mitchell    (as   per- 


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Community  Drama  Service 


Tlie  Twig  of  Thorn 
Washington 's  First  Defeat 
Wheji  Love  is  Young 
Wliere  But  in  America 


Will  O'  the  Wisp 

A  Woman 's  a  Woman  for  A 

The  Wonder  Hat 


That 


PLAYS  OF  CLASSIC  COSTUME 
LONG  PLAYS 


Alexander  and  CamiJaspe 

Alkestis 

Antigone 

The  Arraignment  of  Paris 


Helena's  Husband 


Lysistrata 

Medea 

Phormio 

The  Trojan  Women 

The  Twins 


SHORT  PLAYS 
Polyxena 


MORE    DIFFICULT   PLAYS   ESPECIALLY 
RECOMMENDED 

LONG  PLAYS 


The  Admirable  Crichton 

Alice  Sit-By-The-Fire 

Arms  and  the  Man 

The  Arrow-Maker 

The  Bankrupt 

Candida 

C.\Tano  de  Bergerac 

David  Garrick 

The  Devil's  Discipline 

An  Enemy  of  tlie  People 

Eyvind  of  the  Hills 

The  Fan 

Giles  Corey,  Yeoman 

The  Great  Divide 

The  Harliquinade 

Henrj-  V 

The  Importance  of  Being  Earnest 

Lady  Windermere's  Fan 

Little  Eyolf 

The  Little  Minister 

Love's  Comedy 

Marlowe 

Marj-  Goes  First 

Master  Pierre  Patelin 

The  Merchant  Gentleman 


Milestones 

Monsieur  Beaucaire 

Monsieur  Poirier  's  Son-iu-Law 

The  Pigeon 

Pillars  of  Society 

The'  Pine  Tree 

The  Professor's  Love  Story 

Quality  Street 

Ralph  Roister  Doister 

Richelieu 

Rip  A'an  Winkle 

Sakuntala 

The  Scarecrow 

The  School  for  Scandal 

The  Siiocmaker's  Holidaj^ 

The  Silver  Box 

Strife 

Tomorrow 

Tlie  Tragedy  of  Xan 

Trelawney  of  the  Wells 

Washington 

What  Every  Woman  Knows 

The  Witching  Hour 

The  Yellow  Jacket 

You  Never  Can  Tell 


Community  Drama  Service 


57 


SHORT  PLAYS 


America  Passes  By 

The  Anniversary 

The  Bear 

Beauty  and  the  Jacobin 

Behind  a  Watteau  Picture 

Blind 

The  Bogie  !Meu 

Bound  East  For  Cardiff 

The  Bracelet 

A  Christmas  Miracle-Play 

The  Clod 

Coats 

Darner's  Gold 

The  Deacon's  Hat 

The  Dear  Departed 

Doctor  Faustus 

Dregs 

The  Eternal  Masculine 

Fame  and  the  Poet 

The  Feast  of  the  Holy  Innocents 

The  Florist  Shop 

Free  Speech 

Fritzchen 

The  Full  Moon 

The  Glittering  Gate 

The  Goal 

Hattie 

Helena's  Husband 

Her  Tongue 

How  He  Lied  to  Her  Husband 

Hyacinth  Halvey 

In  the  Zone 

The  Jackdaw 

The  Land  of  Heart's  Desire 

The  Land  of  the  "Free" 

Lima  Beans 

The  Locked  Chest 

The  Lost  Silk  Hat 

Maid  of  France 

The  Man  on  the  Kerb 


The  Man  Who  Married 

a  Dumb  Wife 
The  Medicine  Show 
The  Merry  Merry  Cuckoo 
A  Miracle  of  Saint  Antony 
Miss  Civilization 
Modesty 

Mrs.  Pat  and  the  Law 
The  Nativity  and  Adoration  Cjele 
The  Neighbors 
A  Night  at  an  Inn 
The  Old  Lady  Shows  Her  Medals 
Pantaloon 
Playing  with  Fire 
The  Postscript 
The  Proposal 
The  Eescue 
Eiders  to  the  Sea 
The  Eising  of  the  Moon 
Eosalind 
Ej'land 

The  Shadow  of  the  Glen 
The  Shadowed  Star 
The  Six  Who  Pass  While 

the  Lentils  Boil 
The  Slave  with  Tavo  Faces 
Spreading  the  News 
Suppressed  Desires 
The  Swan  Song 
Tlie  Terrible  Meek 
The  Tinker's  Wedding 
A  Tragedian  in  Spite  of  Himself 
The  Travelling  Man 
The  Twelve  Pound  Look 
The  Well  of  the  Saints 
Welsh  Honej'moon 
Where  the  Cross  is  Made 
The  Will 

Will  O'  the  Wisp 
The  Wonder  Hat 
The  Workhouse  Ward 


44  Community  Drama  Service 

hoys  with  experience.    3  men.    Costumes  of  the  time.    Setting:   a  room 
in  an  old  chateau.    Henry  Holt.   $1.35.   Permission  from  author. 
For  volume  contents  see  Allison 's  Lad. 

*A  SONG  AT  THE  CASTLE— Evelyn  G.  Sutherland  (in  Po'  White 
Trash).  An  appealing  comedy  of  historic  and  romantic  interest,  in 
the  time  of  conquest  of  Ireland  by  Cornwallis.  6  men,  2  women.  Cos- 
tumes of  the  period.  Setting:  a  drawing  room  in  Dublin  Castle.  Duf- 
field.    $L50.   Royalty. 

Kor  contents  of  volume  see  Po'  White  Trash. 

♦SPOILING  THE  BROTH— Bertha  N.  Giaham  (in  Spoiling  the  Broth 
and  Uther  Inlays).  An  especially  recommended  farce,  not  difficult 
except  for  the  cockney  dialect.  Excellent  opportunity  for  character 
work.  Tlie  i)lot  concerns  a  love  potion  and  a  patent  drink  cure.  2 
men,  2  women.    Retting:  a  kitchen.    French.    50c.    Royalty. 

Volume  includes  The  Rose  with  a  Thorn,  The  Land  of  the  "Free," 
The  Little  Red  Box,  Pitch  and  Toss,  Oh,  the  Press!  and  Taffy's 
Wife. 

♦SPREADING  THE  NEWS— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays).  A 
finely  liuman  comedy  of  village  gossip.  Especially  recommended  for 
amateurs  as  offering  an  unusual  opportunity  for  characterization.  7 
men,  3  women.  Setting:  the  outskirts  of  a  country  fair.  Luce.  $1.75. 
Permission  from  French. 

Volume  includes  Hyacinth  Halvey,  The  Rising  of  the  Moon,  The 
Jackdaw,  The  Workhouse  Ward,  The  Travelling  !Man,  and  The  Goal 
Gate. 

Puldished  separately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 

THE  STEPMOTHER— Arnold  Bennett  (in  Polite  Farces).  Clever  social 
comedy.  2  men,  2  women.  Simple  interior  setting.  Doran.  $1.00. 
Royalty. 

Volume  includes  A  Good  Woman,  and  A  Question  of  Sex. 

SUNSET — .Jerome  K.  Jerome.  A  serious  comedy,  not  difficult.  Good 
jiart.".  Requires  one  especially  skilled  actress.  3  men,  3  women. 
Simjile  interior  sftting.    Baker,  and  Dramatic  I-ublishing  Co.    15c. 

SUPPRESSED  DESIRES— George  Cram  Cook  and  Susan  Glaspell.  A 
modern  comedy  satirizing  the  fads  of  New  Tliouglit  and  dream  analysis. 
A  verj'  clever  little  farce,  especially  recommended  for  older  actors.  2 
scenes.  1  man,  2  women.  Setting:  a  studio  room.  Shay.  50c.  Per- 
mission from  Provincetown  Players.    Provincetown,  Massachusetts. 

THE  SWAN  SONG— Anton  Tchekoff  (translated  by  Marian  Fell  in  Plays, 
S<Ti<;.H  i).  A  HJinide  dramatic  ejjisode  of  serious  tone.  Requires  expe- 
rienced acting  but  is  easy  to  stage.  2  men.  Setting:  a  deserted  country 
theatre  stage.    Scribner.    $1.35. 

Volume  contains  Uncle  Vanja,  Ivanoff,  and  The  Sea-Gull. 


Community  Drama  Service  41 

THE  PROPOSAL— Anton  Tchekoff  (translated  by  Julius  West  in  Plays, 
Series  TI).  A  very  amusing  comedy  of  Russian  peasants,  not  difficult 
aside  from  the  reproduction  of  the  local  atmosphere.  Especially  recom- 
mended. 2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Seribner.  .$1..35. 
Single  play,  entitled  A  Marriage  Proposal,  from  French.    25c. 

Volume  includes  On  the  High  Road,  The  Wedding,  The  Bear,  A 
Tragedian  in  Spite  of  Himself,  The  Anniversary,  The  Three  Sisters, 
and  the  Cherry  Orchard. 

THE  RESCUE— Rita  Creighton  Smith  (in  Plays  of  the  Harvard  Dramatic 
Club).  A  tense  drama  requiring  experienced  actors.  Not  suitable  to 
high  scliools.  3  women.  Simple  interior  setting.  Brentano 's.  $1.00. 
Permission  from  the  Washington  Square  Players,  Comedy  Theatre, 
New  York  City. 

Volume  includes  The  Florist  Shop,  The  Bank  Account,  and  America 
Passes  By. 

*  THE  REVOLT — Ellis  Parker  Butler.  An  excellent  easj-  farce,  satirizing 
the  Militant  Suffragettes.  Especially  adapted  to  high  school.  8  women. 
Sim]ile  interior  setting.    French.    25c. 

EIDERS  TO  THE  SEA— J.  M.  Synge.  Irish  tragedy  requiring  exceptional 
acting.  1  man,  3  Avomen,  fislierf oik.  Setting :  a  cottage  of  an  Irish 
fisherman    with    nets,    etc.      Luce.      60c.      Permission    from    publisher. 

THE  RING — Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short  Plays).  An  appealing  romantic 
comedy  of  the  time  of  Elizabeth.  Actable  and  not  difficult.  7  men, 
3  women.  Costumes  of  the  period.  Interior  setting.  Stewart.  $1.50. 
Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Rose,  Luck?  Entr'Acte, 
A  Woman's  a  Woman  for  A'  That,  A  Fan  and  Two  Candlesticks,  A 
Modern  ]\rasque.  The  Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

THE  RISING  OF  THE  MOON— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays). 
A  little  sketch  of  the  Irish  rebels  who  long  for  the  freedom  of  their 
countrj'.  4  men.  Setting :  the  side  of  a  quay,  requires  some  ingenuity 
but  may  be  effectively  contrived.  Luce.  $1.75.  Permission  from 
French. 

Volume  includes  Spreading  the  News,  Hyacinth  Halvey,  The  Jack- 
daw, The  Workhouse  Ward,  The  Travelling  ^Nfan,  and  The  Goal  Gate. 

Published  separately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 

THE  ROADHOUSE  IN  ARDEN— rhilip  Moeller  (in  Five  Somewhat 
Historical  Plays).  A  clever  but  rather  sophisticated  satire  on  the 
characters  of  Shakespeare's  plays  and  the  controversy  over  Shake- 
speare and  Bacon.  4  men,  2  women.  Costumes  of  the  time. 
Setting:  a  tavern  interior.  Knopf.  $1.50.  Permission  from  author. 
Volume  includes  Helena 's  Husband,  The  Little  Supper,  Sisters  of 
Susannah,  and  Pokev 


60 


Community  Drama  Service 


Down,  Olipliant 
Doyle,  Arthur  Couau 
Dunsany,  Lord 


Eliot,  Samuel  A.   (.ed.) 


Euripides 


Fenn,  Frederick 
Field,  Eachel  L. 
Fitch,  Clyde 


France,  Anatole 

Gale,  Zona 
Galsworthy,  John 


Gaskell,  Mrs. 
Gates,  Eleanor 
Gerstenberg,  Alice 
Gillette,  William 
Goldoni,  Carlo 
Goldsmith,  Oliver 

Graham,  Bertha  N. 


Gregorj-.  Lady 


The  Mitker  of  Dreams 

Waterloo 

Fame  and  the  Poet 

The  Glittering  Gate 

The  Lost  Silk  Hat 

A  Xight  at  an  Inn 

Abraham   and   Isaac 

A  Christmas  IMiracle  Play 

Doctor  Faustus 

Patelin 

Polj-xena 
*Alkestis 
*Medea 
*Tlie  Trojan  Woman 

'Op  O'  My  Thumb 

Tliree  Pills  in  a  Bottle 
*Beau  Brummel 

*Captain  Jinks  of  the  Horse  Marines 
*Nathan  Hale 
*The  Truth 

The  Man  Who  Married  a 
Dumb  Wife 

The  Neighbors 
"The  Pigeon 
*The  Silver  Box 
*Strife 

*Thc  Ladies  of  Cranford 
*The  Poor  Little  Rich  Girl 

Overtones 
*  Secret  Service 
*The  Fan 

*She  Stoops  to  Conquer 
*The  Vicar  of  Wakefield 

The  Land  of  the  "Free" 

Oh,  the  Press! 

The  Rose  with  a  Tliorn 

Spoiling  the  Broth 

Taffy's  Wife 

The  Bogie  Men 

Coats 

Darner's  Gold 

The  Full  Moon 

Hyacinth  Halvey 

The  Jackdaw 

Tlie  Rising  of  the  Moon 

Spreading  the  News 

The  Travelling  Man 

Tlie  Workhouse  Ward 


Community  Drama  Service 


61 


Grundy,  Sidney 


Guild,  Thacher  H. 
Halman,  Doris  F. 
Hamilton,  Cicely 

Hawkridge,  Winifred 
Hawtrcy,  Charles 
Hazleton,  George  C. 
Hecht,  Ben 
Hertz,  Henrik 
Hervieu,  Paul 
Hoffman,  Phoebe 
Holbrook,  Eichard   (ed.) 
Hope,  Anthony 
Houghton,  Stanley 

Housman,  Laurence 

Howard,  Bronson 
Howard,  Keble 
Ibsen,  Henrik 


Ilsley,  S.  Marshall 
Irving,  Washington 
Izuma,  Takeda 
Jennings,  Gertrude 
Jerome,  Jerome  K. 


Jones,  Henry  Arthur 


Jonson,  Ben 

Kalidasa 

Kennedy,  Charles  Eann 

Kinkead,  Cleves 

Kiper,  Florence 

Klein,  Charles 

Knowles,  James  Sheridan 


In  Honor  Bound 

Man  Proposes 
*A  Pair  of  Spectacles 

Tlie  Clancey  Kids 

Will  O'  the  Wisp 

How  the  Vote  Was  Won 
*Just  to  Get  Married 

The  Florist  Shop 
*The  Private  Secretary 
*The  Yellow  Jacket 

The  Wonder  Hat 

King  Rene's  Daughter 

Modesty 

Martha's  JMourning 
*Master  Pierre  Patelin 
*The  Adventure  of  Lady  LTrsula 

The  Dear  Departed 

The  Fifth  Commandment 
*The  Chinese  Lantern 
*  Prunella 
*Shenendoah 

Come  Michaelmas 
*An  Enemy  of  the  People 
*Little  Eyolf 
*LoTe's  Comedy 
*Pillars  of  Society 

The  Feast  of  the  Holy  Innocents 
*Rip  Van  Winkle 
*The  Pine  Tree 

Between  the  Soup  and  the  Savoury 

Barbara 
*Fanny  and  the  Servant  Problem 

Fennel 
*]\Iiss  Hobbs 

Sunset 

The  Goal 

Her  Tongue 
*The  Manoeuvres  of  Jane 
*Mary  Goes  First 
*The  Sad  Shepherd 
*Sakuntala 

The  Terrible  Meek 

The  Four-Flushers 

Cinderelline 
*The  Lion  and  the  Mouse 
*The  Third  Degree 
*The  Love-Chase 


48  Co.M.MU-MTY  Drama  Service 

WHERE  THE  CROSS  IS  MADE— Eu-ono  G.  O'Neill  (in  The  IMoon  of 
the  Caribbees).  A  strong  portrayal  of  the  m;!'!  obsession  ol'  an  old 
seaman's  mind  by  a  hnnt  for  pirate  treasure.  Difficult,  (i  men,  1 
woman.  Setting:  a  room  fitted  as  a  ship  "cabin."  Boni  and  Live- 
right.    $1.35.    Permission  from  author. 

Volume  contains  The  Moon  of  the  Caribbees,  Bound  East  for  Car- 
diff, The  Long  Voyage  Home,  Tn  the  Zone,  Tie,  and  The  Rope. 

*WHY  THE  CHIMES  RANG— Elizabeth  A.  McFadden  (adapted  from 
tlie  story  by  K.  M.  Allien).  A  beautiful  Christmas  play.  The  ))roduc- 
tion  may  be  as  elaborate  or  simjile  as  desired  and  full  staging  direc- 
tions are  given.    Especially  recommended  for  schools.    J  man,  1  woman, 

2  children,  lords,  ladies,  etc.  Mediaeval  costumes.  Setting :  an  interior. 
French.    25c.    Royalty  $5.0n  to  $10.00. 

THE  WILL — J.  M.  Barrie  (in  Half  Hours).   A  serious  play  in  three  scenes. 
Esjiecially  recommended  to  experienced  amateurs.    4  men,  1  woman.    A 
simple   interior   setting.    Scribner.    $1.25.     Permission   from   publisher. 
Volume   includes   Pantaloon,   The   Twelve   Pound   Look,   and    Rosa- 
lind. 

WILL  0'  THE  WISP— Doris  F.  Halman  (in  Mayorga's  Representative 
One-Act  Plays).  A  serious  play  of  poetic  cpiality,  with  excellent  char- 
acterization and  strong  a])peal  to  the  imagination.  Rather  difficult. 
4  women.  Setting:  a  farndiouse  interior.  Ijittle,  Brown.  $2.50.  Per- 
mission from  author,  32  Webster  St.,  Brookline,  Mass. 

-A  WOMAN'S  A  WOMAN  FOR  A'  THAT— Mary  MacMillan  (in  Short 
Plays).  A  comedy  of  a  woman  doctor  and  lier  patient.  Lively,  jiot 
diflicult.    2  men,  3  women.    Interior  setting.    Stewart.    $1.50. 

Volume  includes  The  Shadowed  Star,  The  Ring,  The  Rose,  Luck? 
Entr'  Acte,  A  Fan  and  Two  Candlesticks,  A  Modern  Masque,  The 
Futurists,  and  The  Gate  of  Wishes. 

THE  WONDER  HAT— Ben  Hecht,  and  Kenneth  K.  Goodman  (in  May- 
orga's Representative  One-Act  Plays).  An  ingenious  farce  of  the 
Pierrot  and   Columbine   story,  picturesque   but   rather   difficult   to   act. 

3  men,  2  women.  Costumes  in  character.  Setting:  a  ])ark.  Little, 
Brown.  $2.50.  Permission  from  Stage  Guild,  Railway  Exchange  Build- 
ing, Chicago. 

<^THE  WORKHOUSE  WARD— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Sliort  Plays). 
A  verj'  humorous  little  comedy  which  requires  good  acting.  2  men,  1 
woman.  Setting:  a  poorhonse  Avard.  Luce.  $1.75.  PeDuission  from 
French. 

Volume  includes  Spreading  the  News,  Hyacinth  Halvey,  The  Rising 
of  the  Moon,  'J'hr;  .lackdaw.  The  Travelling  Man,  ami   'i'hc  Goal  Gate. 
Published  separately  by  Maunsel.    25c. 


Community  Drama  Service  45 

TAFFY'S  WIFE— Bertha  N.  Graham  (in  Spoiling  tlie  Brothj.  A  rather 
difficult  serious  play  of  an  ardent  young  socialist  who  has  become  a 
counterfeiter  and  his  wife,  a  private  detective,  who  has  been  assigned 
to  the  case.  Tensely  dramatic.  .2  men,  1  woman.  Setting:  an  easy 
interior.    French.    oOc.    Royalty. 

For  volume  contents  see  Spoiling  the  Broth. 

THE  TERRIBLE  MEEK— Charles  Rann  Kennedy.  An  episode  of  thb 
Crucifixion,  to  be  played  on  a  dark  stage  by  three  voices.  Very  im- 
pressive and  not  difficult.    Harper.    $1.00. 

» 

*  THIRTEEN— Mrs.   Barry   Pain    (in   Short   Plays   for   Amateur   Acting). 

Easy  and  amusing  comedy,  the  frantic  efforts  of  a  young  wife  to  avoid 
thirteen  at  a  table.  1  man,  2  women.  Setting:  an  easy  interior.  Pinkej. 
60c.    For  American  importer  address  Frcncii. 

Volume  includes  The  Hat,  Trust,  A  Lesson  in  Pearls,  A  Vicious 
Circle,  and  Undecided. 

*  THREE  PILLS   IN  A   BOTTLE— Rachel  L.  Field    (in   Plays,  of  the  47 

Workshop).  An  actable  little  fantasy  of  liigh  quality,  moderately  easy. 
5  men,  3  women.  Interior  setting  with  street  seen  through  window. 
Brentano's.  $1.00.  Permission  from  47  Workshop,  Harvard  College. 
Volume  includes  ' '  The  Good  JNIen  Do, ' '  Two  Crooks  and  a  Lady, 
and  Free  Speech. 

THE  TINKER'S  WEDDING— J.  M.  Synge.    Irish  comedy  of  high  literary 

quality.  For  advanced  actors.  2  acts.  2  men,  2  women. 
Exterior  setting.    Luce.    75c.    Permission  from  publisher. 

TRADITION— George  IMiddleton  (in  Tradition  and  Other  One-Act  Plays). 
A  serious  play  with  excellent  characterization  and  tense  situation 
though  little  action.  Difficult,  1  man,  2  women.  Easy  setting.  Henry 
Holt.  $1.35.  Single  play  from  French.  25c.  Royalty  $10.00  to  French. 
Volume  includes  On  Bail,  Tlieir  Wife.  Waiting,  The  Cheat  of  Pity, 
and  Mothers. 

A  TRAGEDIAN  IN  SPITE  OF  HIMSELF— Anton  Tchekoff  (translated 
by  Julius  West,  in  Plays,  Series  II).  The  situation  of  a  commuting 
husband  overloaded  witii  packages  for  his  family  is  very  amusing. 
The  main  actor  must  be  good  at  characterization  as  the  play  is  almost 
a  monologue.  Especially  recommended.  2  men.  Setting:  a  room  in 
a  flat  in  St.  Petersburg.    Seribner.    $1.35. 

Volume  includes  On  the  High  Road,  The  Proposal,  The  Wedding. 
The  Bear,  The  Anniversary.  Tiie  Three  Sisters,  and  The  Cherry  Or- 
chard. 

THE  TRAVELLING  MAN— Lady  Gregory  (in  Seven  Short  Plays).  A 
beautiful  miracle  play.  Playe'd  with  simplicity  and  feeling  it  is  re- 
markably effective.  Especially  recommended.  1  man,  1  woman.  1  cliild. 
Setting:   an  interior.  'Luce.    $1.75.    Permission  from  French. 


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Community  Drama  Service 


Shakespeare,  William 


Shaw,  Bernard 


Sheridan,  Richard  B. 

Sigurjonssou,  Johann 
Smith,  Grace  E. 
Smith,  Rita  Creighton 
Smith,  Winchell 
Sophocles 

Spencer,  Frances  P. 
Stevens,  Thomas  "Wood 
Sudermann,  Hermann 


Sutherland,  Evelyn  G. 


Sutro,  Alfred 


Swartout,  Norman  Lee 
Synge,  J.   M. 


Tagore,  Rabindranath 
Tarkington,  Booth 


Tchekoff,  Anton 


*I\lerry  Wives  of   Windsor 

*A  Midsummer  Night 's  Dream 

*Much  Ado  About  Nothing 

*Romeo   and  Juliet 

*The  Taming  of  the  iSlirow 

*  Twelfth  Night 

*Two  Gentlemen  of  A'^erona 

*The  Winter's  Tale 

*Arms  and  the  Maa 

•Candida. 

*Captain  Brassbound's  Conversion 

*The  Devil's  Disci])line 

How  He  Lied  to  Her  Husband 
*]^Iajor  Barbara 
*You  Can  Never  Tell 
*Tlie  Rivals 

*The  School  for  Scandal 
*Eyvind  of  the  Hills 

The  Arrow-Maker 's  Daughter 

Tlie  Rescue 
*Tlie  Fortune  Hunter 
*Antigone 

Dregs 

Ryland 

The  Eternal  Masculine 

The  Far-Away  Princess 

Fritzchen 

A  Bit  of  Instruction 

A  Comedie  Royall 

The  End  of  the  Way 

Galatea  of  the  Toy-Sliop 

In  Far  Boliemia 

Po'  White  Trash 

A  Song  at  the  Castle 

Tlie  Bracelet 

Tlie  ]\ran  on  the  Kerb 

A  !^^arri^ge  Has  Been  Arranged 
*TliP  Arrival  of  Kitty 

Riders  to  tlie  Sea 

The  Shadow  of  the  Glen 

Tlie  Tinker's  Wedding 

The  Well  of  tlie  Saints 

The  Post  C)ffice 

Beauty  and  the  .Taco})in 
*Tlie  Man  from  Home 
•^fonsieur  Beaucaire 

The  Anniversary 


Community  J3kama  Service 


65 


Tcliekoff,  Anton 


Tennyson,  Alfred 
Terence 
Tlionias,  A.  E. 
Tlidiiias,  Augustus 


Tinsley,  Lily 
Udall,  Nicholas 
Walker,  Alice  Johnstone 


Walker,  Stuart 


Warren.  ]\rarie  J. 

Werner 

Wiggin,  Kate  Douglas 

Wilde,  Oscar 

Wilde,  Percival 

Wilkins,  Mary  E. 
Williams,  Thomas  J. 
Wolff,  Oscar  M. 
Yeats,  William  ]'>ut]('r 


The  Bear 

The  Proposal 

The  Swan  Song 

A  Tragedian  in  Sidte  of  Himself 
*The  Princess 
*Piiormio 

*Her  Husband 'b  Wife 
^Alabama 
'Arizona 
*The  Witching  Hour 

Cinders 
*Eali)h  Roister  Doister 

Christopher  Columbus 

La  Fayette,  the  Friend  of  America 

The  Long  Knives  in  Illinois 
*The  Lady  of  the  Weeping 
Willow  Tree 

The  ^Medicine  Show 

Nevertheless 

The  Six  Who  Pass  While  the 
Lentils  Boil 

The   Trimplet 

Tlie  Very  Naked  Boy 
'The  Elopement  of  Ellen 

The  Twig  of  Thorn 

The  Obstinate  Family 
'The  Birds'  Christmas  Carol 

The  Old  Peabody  Pew 
*The  Importance  of  Being  Earnest 
*Lady  Windermere's  Fan 

The  Noble  Lord 

Playing  with  Fire 
"Giles  Corey,  Yeoman 

lei  On  Parle  Fran^ais 

Where  But  in  America 

Cathleen  Ni  Houlihan 

The  Hour-Glass 

The  Land  of  Heart's  Desire 

A  Pot  of  Broth 


Addresses  of  Publishers  of  Plays  Listed 

American  Book  CoTiipany,  100  Waslnngton  Square,  New  York  City. 
American  Play  Company.  33  West  42d  St.,  New  York  City. 
American-Scandinavian  Foundation,  25  West  45th  Street,  New  York  City. 
Egmont   Arens,   Wasliingtou   Square   Booksliop,    17   West   8th   Street,   New 
York  City. 

Arrow  Publisliing  Company,  106  West  55th  Street,  New  York  City. 

Walter  H.  Baker  and  Company,  5  Hamilton  Place,  Boston,  Massachusetts. 

Eobbs-ilerrill   Company,    18    East    Vermont   Street,    Tiidianajiolis,    Indiana. 

Boni  and  Liveright,  105  West  40th  Street,  New  York  City. 

Bientano's,  5th  Avenue  and  27th  Street,  New  York  City. 

1  he  Century  Company,  853  Fourth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

Dodd,  ^read  and  Com]iany,  4th  Avenue  and  30th  Street,  New  York  City. 

George  H.  Doran  Company,  244  Madison  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

Doubleday,  Page  and  Company,  Garden  City,  New  York. 

Prainatic  Publishing  Company,  542  South  Dearborn  Street,  Chicago,  Illi- 
nois. 

Duffield  and  Company,  211  East  lOtli  Street,  New  York  City. 

E.  P.  Dutton  and  Company,  681  Fiftli  Avenue,  New  York  Citj'. 

4  7  Workshop,  Harvard  College,  Cambridge,  Massachusetts. 

Samuel  French,  28-30  West  38th  Street,  New  York  City. 

Harper  and  Brothers,  325  Pearl  Street,  New  York  City. 

Henry  Holt  and  Comi)any,  19  West  44th  Street,  New  York  City. 

Houghton  Mifflin  Companj',  4  Park  Street,  Boston,  Massachusetts. 

Kuebsch,  32  West  58th  Street,  New  York  City. 

Jewish  Publication  Society  of  America,  Broad  Street  and  Girard  Avenue, 
Pliiladelpliia,  Pennsylvania. 

Mitchell  Kennerly,  Park  Avenue  and  59th  Street,  New  York  City- 
Alfred  A.  Knopf,  220  West  42nd  Street,  New  York  City. 

John  Lane  Company,  116  West  32nd  Street,  New  York  City. 

Little,  Brown  and  Company,  34  Beacon  Street,  Boston,  Massachusetts. 

Longmans,  Green  and  Company,  4th  Avenue  and  30th  Street  New  York 
City. 

John  W.  Luce  and  Company,  212  Summer  Street,  Boston,  Massachusetts. 

The  Macmillan  Company,  66  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

Maunsel  and  Company,  Dublin.  (For  American  importers  refer  to  French.) 

Penn   Publishing  Company,  025  Filbert  Street,  Pliiladelpliia,  Pennsylvania. 

Leroj'  Phillips,  15  Ashburton  Place,  Boston,  Massachu-setts. 

Putnam  Sons,  2  West  45th  Street,  New  York  City. 

Jvaiid-McXalh'  and  Company,  Rand-McNally  Building,  Chicago,  Illinois. 

Sanger  and  Jordan,  1432  Broadway,  New  ^'ork  City. 


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Cliarles  Seribner  's  Sons,  597  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

frank  Shay,  17  West  Sth  Street,  New  York  City. 

Stewart  and  Kiilil.   IiM    I^ast  Fifth  Avoiiue.  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

Frederick  A.  Stokes  Company,  443  Fourth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

Tlie  Sunrise  Turn,  51  East  44tli  Street,  New  York  City. 

T'liiversity  of  Cliicago  Press,  Chicago,  Illinois. 

James  T.  White.  70  Fiftli  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

Yale  University   Drauuitic  Association,  New  Haven,  Connecticut. 


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